WhatsApp, the relatively modern messaging platform, may be looking to take its users back to the days before smartphones. Having let users make voice calls back in 2025, the platform may be adding voice messages for missed calls next. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing the feature with some users on the Android 2.25.23.21 beta […] The post WhatsApp Tests Letting You Leave Voicemail After Missed Calls appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Back in May, realme showcased its prototype for a smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery. Now, it looks like the company has decided to up the ante with an upcoming device, which will pack a battery with a capacity of more than 10,000mAh. The brand is planning to unveil this 1X000mAh battery at its 828 […] The post realme Phone With Over 10,000mAh Battery To Debut 27 August appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

As previously reported, vivo officially launched its mixed-reality headset yesterday. Officially dubbed the Vision Explorer Edition, it is the first MR (Mixed Reality) headset from the company and is likely to be a China-exclusive product for now. Apart from the design that is reminiscent of Apple’s own Apple Vision Pro, Vivo has previously stated that […] The post vivo Vision Explorer Edition Officially Launched In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Insta360 has officially launched the GO Ultra, the latest entry in its compact camera lineup. According to the company, this particular model introduces a new premium tier to the series rather than serving as a direct replacement for the GO 3S. Much like what was leaked prior to this, it is shown to sport an […] The post Insta360 GO Ultra Now Available In Malaysia; Starts From RM1,879 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

HONOR has officially launched its newest clamshell foldable in China, the Magic V Flip2. The sequel to the Magic V Flip packs a few notable upgrades, mainly in terms of camera and battery. To start off, the smartphone sports a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED interior display with a 2,868×1,232 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, as well as […] The post HONOR Magic V Flip2 Debuts In China With 200MP Camera, 5,500mAh Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The season of foldables has descended and in this review, we’ll be taking a look at the vivo X Fold5. This is the third foldable that we’ve had this year alone, and yes, there is actually lots to compare this phone with. Specifications Design and Functionality Aesthetically, both the X Fold5 and the Magic V5 […] The post vivo X Fold5 Review: A Tough Foldable To Justify appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 47 min )

👋👋👋👋 Looking back on your week -- what was something you're proud of? All wins count -- big or small 🎉 Examples of 'wins' include: Getting a promotion! Starting a new project Fixing a tricky bug Watching a movie Happy Friday!  ( 5 min )

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ChatGPT is powerful, but most people don’t get great results. I’ve seen these same mistakes repeated by students, entrepreneurs, and even executives. After writing 40+ AI books and helping businesses adopt AI, here are the top 5 mistakes — and what to do instead. 1️⃣ Being Too Vague Vague: “Write a business plan for me.” Precise: “You are a startup consultant. Write a business plan for a subscription-based fitness app targeting working professionals. Include pricing, marketing, and growth strategies.” Fix: Always add role, context, task, and constraints. 2️⃣ Expecting a Perfect Answer in One Shot AI works best in iterations, not one-and-done commands. Vague: “Write me a LinkedIn post.” Precise: “Write me 5 LinkedIn post ideas about AI in business. Then expand idea #2 into a 200-word draft…  ( 6 min )

When working with a Turborepo that has multiple packages, you'll need to handle Tailwind CSS imports and configuration properly. Here's how to set up individual index.css files for each package: your-turborepo/ ├── apps/ │ └── web/ # Example app │ ├── src/ │ │ └── index.css # App-specific CSS │ └── tailwind.config.js ├── packages/ │ ├── ui/ # UI components package │ │ ├── src/ │ │ │ └── index.css # Package-specific CSS │ │ └── tailwind.config.js │ └── utils/ # Another package │ ├── src/ │ │ └── index.css │ └── tailwind.config.js ├── tailwind.config.preset.js # Shared base config └── package.json // tailwind.config.preset.js module.exports = { content: [ // This will be ov…  ( 6 min )

"Ever walked into an AWS interview and felt like you were speaking a different language? Let’s fix that." Whether you’re preparing for your first cloud job or trying to land that next-level DevOps role, AWS interviews can feel intimidating. But they don’t have to be. In this series, I’ll break down the most common AWS interview questions with simple, beginner-friendly answers, using real-world analogies and explanations that stick. Self-taught devs or bootcamp grads Career switchers aiming for cloud roles Anyone who wants AWS clarity without the jargon Let’s dive into Round 1 of the AWS Interview Series. 💥 Answer: giant online toolbox for developers. Instead of buying servers, storage, and networking hardware, you rent them from AWS on demand. Analogy: Think of AWS like Netflix for IT inf…  ( 9 min )

🇻🇪🇨🇱 Dev.to Linkedin GitHub Twitter Instagram Youtube Linktr Elizabeth Fuentes LFollow AWS Developer Advocate GitHub repository This is the final part of our comprehensive guide to building AI agents with observability and evaluation capabilities using Strands Agents. In part 3, we implemented comprehensive observability for our restaurant agent using LangFuse. Now we're taking it further by adding automated evaluation that not only measures performance but also sends evaluation scores back to LangFuse for centralized monitoring. This creates a complete feedback loop: LangFuse tracks what occurs, RAGAS evaluates performance quality, and the scores flow back to LangFuse for unified observability. Imagine deploying your restaurant agent to production, and users start complain…  ( 9 min )

Learn how to make your images automatically adapt to light and dark themes on GitHub README using Markdown and HTML, especially for company/project logos. GitHub provides a simple, Markdown-native way to specify theme-based images by appending a fragment to the image URL. You provide two separate images, and GitHub's frontend displays the appropriate one based on the current theme. #gh-light-mode-only #gh-dark-mode-only Here’s how you implement it. Notice you are essentially writing two separate Markdown image links on the same line.   Pros: Pure Markdown: No HTML required. It keeps you…  ( 6 min )

Hello, I'm Rijul Rajesh. I’m building LiveReview, a private AI code review tool that runs on your LLM key (OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) with highly competitive pricing -- built for small teams. Do check it out and give it a try! When you connect to Wi-Fi, you probably think the main job of security is to keep your data hidden so no one else can read it. That is true, but there is another important job that often gets less attention: making sure no one changes your data while it is on the way. That is what MIC does. MIC stands for Message Integrity Code. It is like a seal of trust on every packet of data that goes over Wi-Fi. Think about sending a letter through the post. You write your message, put it in an envelope, and then place a unique stamp or seal on it. When the person receives it, they l…  ( 7 min )

The No Laying Up crew breaks down the latest in the women's game, teeing up the fall LPGA season. They cover everything from the Rookie of the Year race and Jeeno Thitikul's new status as world number one to Nelly Korda's so far winless 2025. Later in the episode, they're joined by the new US Women's Amateur champion, Megha Ganne. She recaps her huge victory at Bandon Dunes and shares her plans to continue playing for Stanford through the 2025-26 season. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready, RTS fans, because Dawn of War 4 is coming and it's going back to its classic roots. The developers behind Iron Harvest are taking the reins, aiming to recapture the iconic feel of the original game and move away from the missteps of the third installment. To make things right with the community, they're finally adding the Necrons as a playable faction, a promise left unfulfilled from Dawn of War 3. The game is also putting a heavy focus on story, with a dedicated single-player campaign planned for every faction. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Good news, Indy fans! A new DLC is coming for the game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It's called The Order of Giants and it's being developed by Machine Games. You can expect more of what made the main game a hit, as the expansion adds new puzzles and more story to the adventure. Basically, it's more Indiana Jones, and that's presented as a very good thing. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready, because a new Kirby Air Ride is speeding onto the Switch 2! Titled Kirby Air Riders, a recent hands-on preview from Gamescom 2025 paints an exciting picture, describing the new game as faster, deeper, and much cleaner than the original classic. For longtime fans, the best news might be the confirmed return of the beloved City Trial game mode. It sounds like this sequel is shaping up to be everything players have been hoping for. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Heads up, Metal Gear fans! A new stealth-action game called Black State just dropped a solid 12 minutes of gameplay footage from gamescom 2025, and it's definitely channeling that classic tactical espionage vibe. This third-person shooter is being developed by Motion Blur using the powerful Unreal Engine 5. The new clip gives us our best look yet at the stealth-adventure they're building. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to squad up in Jump Space, a co-op PvE shooter that's all about flying, fighting, and exploring. Formerly known as Jump Ship, this game lets you and up to three friends go from spacewalking outside massive ships to diving into intense ground battles across the galaxy. Developed by Keepsake Games, Jump Space is launching into Early Access on September 19 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Diseño e Implementación de Arquitectura CTF LLaitun: de la Primera Experiencia al Liderazgo Técnico Fernando Silva T for AWS Español ・ Aug 10  ( 5 min )

A crew of golf YouTubers got together for a WILD alternate shot match at Paynes Valley. The video appears to be a big collaboration, shouting out a bunch of other creators like BustaJack Golf, Peter Finch, and Grant Horvat. The rest of the text is a massive promotion zone. It's loaded with discount codes and affiliate links for gear like Rhoback apparel and LAB Putters, alongside plugs for all their social media channels, Discord server, and new merchandise drops. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

A new gameplay trailer for the upcoming game Metal Eden has just dropped! Mark your calendars, because it's slated for a September 2nd, 2025 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Windows. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Anno 117: Pax Romana is shaking up the series formula in one key way. In older games like Anno 1800, your colonies were basically second-fiddle, existing just to support your main metropolis. This time around, different provinces like Latium and the newly previewed Albion are both the main event. You'll be developing them as equally involved and important settlements, rather than treating one as a mere supply-line for the other. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to step back in time with Son of Thanjai, a newly announced cinematic action-adventure game. You'll play as a Chola King in 11th-century South India, shouldering the heavy responsibilities of a ruler. The game promises visceral combat as you fight to become a legend. Son of Thanjai is coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready, Vault Dwellers! The first look at Fallout season two is here, and it's sending Lucy and The Ghoul straight to the iconic New Vegas. Based on the trailer, they're about to have a very eventful trip, coming face-to-face with the city's enigmatic ruler, Mr. House, and a monstrous Deathclaw. Mark your calendars! The next chapter of this wasteland adventure is set to hit Prime Video on December 17, 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The minds behind the wonderfully creepy Little Nightmares series, Tarsier Studios, have unveiled their next spooky project: ReAnimal. This new adventure, announced at Gamescom 2025, is taking their signature horror into the world of co-op. Based on an interview with the game's narrative director, we can expect another terrifyingly atmospheric experience. Details are still light, but the team hinted at the game's creepy setting, spooky gameplay moments, and the mysterious meaning behind the ReAnimal title itself. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

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The House slipped a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency into a nearly 1,300-page bill on defense policy.

The CFTC is seeking public input on how it can more effectively regulate spot crypto trading as part of its second “crypto sprint” initiative to advance the White House’s crypto agenda.

ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said the regulator has now beefed up its scam enforcement to include monitoring social media ads.

The financial conglomerate is building a blockchain platform for tokenized assets with Startale, the blockchain development firm that build Soneium with Sony.  ( 27 min )

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A Bitcoiner fell victim to a social engineering attack after being approached by impostors posing as hardware wallet support, losing 783 BTC worth $91 million.

Public companies continue to diversify into altcoins, but with mixed effects on share prices and mixed reception from investors.

The bill pushed by the representative included a ban on lawmakers and their families from "launching, promoting, or trading in coins where they hold a personal financial interest.”

While the overall stablecoin market is up 4% in August, some synthetic stablecoins, such as Sky Dollar and Falcon USD, have had even more substantial gains.

The financial regulator said the bank’s “compliance with laws and regulations does not require the continued existence of the order,” first issued in April 2022.

Bitcoin’s options expiry and tech-sector pressures will determine if the bull run truly ended or just took a pause.

Though a Justice Department official did not mention the Tornado Cash developer by name, he made many general references to enforcement cases involving similar allegations.

Several technical indicators are flashing bullish for SOL price, and analysts believe a rally to $260 is the next step.

State Street, one of the world’s top three asset managers, can now custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients.

Aave enters a blockchain with few competitors, with only one top-five Aptos protocols having a TVL of $1 billion or more.

An XRP chart fractal and whale flows hint at a short-term dip before a possible “moonshot” breakout to new all-time highs in Q4.

High net worth investors in Asia are piling into crypto, adding to a market long dominated by retail users across India, Indonesia, Vietnam and beyond.

Bitcoin onchain data and the length of BTC’s previous market cycles suggest the current bull phase is coming to an end.

Bitcoin joins US stocks in ignoring a trade deal with the EU as traders turn to the Fed's Jackson Hole event and key BTC price support and resistance levels.

Tokenization could solve Latin America’s capital market inefficiencies, boosting liquidity and unlocking new investment opportunities, according to Bitfinex Securities.

Tether and Circle are set to meet with the CEOs of South Korea’s four largest banks this week to discuss potential partnerships.

Onchain sleuth found YZY sniper wallets tied to LIBRA, extracting $23 million in suspected insider gains across both token launches.

MetaMask will roll out its mUSD stablecoin in 2025, launching first on Ethereum and Consensys’ Linea network for use across Web3 applications.

The latest Clear Crypto Podcast explores insights into US crypto policy, the GENIUS Act, Solana’s lobbying strategy and Washington’s new embrace of blockchain.

Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches.

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds.

Real-world asset protocols present an “evolving” threat landscape that offers a larger attack surface for hackers, according to CertiK.

Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks.

Ming Shing Group Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Hong Kong construction firm, struck a $483 million deal to acquire 4,250 Bitcoin via share issuance.

ChatGPT and Grok are becoming the go-to tools for crypto traders, offering faster context, sentiment and strategic clarity, all through conversation.

The UK sanctioned Kyrgyz banks and crypto exchanges tied to Russia’s $9.3 billion ruble-backed stablecoin.

A Bitcoin whale rotated another $113 million worth of Bitcoin into a $240 million spot Ether position after closing part of a previous Ether perpetual long worth almost $300 million.

The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.

Australian authorities busted a $123-million crypto fraud. The scheme used seemingly legit businesses for crypto money laundering.

Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has taken a board seat and major stake in a stem cell company where he’s also been a patient.

DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, expanding access to crypto-linked investment products for accredited and institutional investors.

Discover how AI bots exploit vulnerabilities, why traditional security measures are no longer enough, and what steps can keep your crypto safe.

The Trump family DeFi project has minted $205 million USD1, pushing its treasury holdings and the stablecoin supply to record highs.

The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over seven years ago.

Several well-known traders have also bought the newly launched token promoted by rapper Kanye West, which pumped to over $3 but has since fallen back to $1.

Bitcoin's current price action “echoes prior patterns” and still appears to be tracking its typical four-year cycle, says Glassnode.

North Wales Police say a scammer impersonating UK law enforcement swiped $2.8 million in Bitcoin in a “highly targeted and advanced scam.”

Bitcoin sentiment shifted from fear to neutral as crypto markets rebounded from their correction, but a Friday Fed speech could create more volatility.

Biotech and BNB treasury firm Windtree Therapeutics fell 77% on Wednesday after informing the SEC that it would be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is the latest crypto figure to predict a $1 million Bitcoin, but an analyst warns investors to stay grounded.

The Beacon Network is an “end-to-end kill chain for illicit crypto assets, moving from detection to action in minutes rather than days,” TRM Labs said.

Wormhole will bid against LayerZero to acquire the crosschain transfer platform Stargate, which just launched an updated bid on Sunday to better reception.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged policymakers and bankers to stop fearing DeFi and stablecoins, saying they will drive the next wave of innovation in the US payments system.

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Dans le paysage technologique camerounais, où l'innovation est souvent concentrée dans les grandes métropoles, des figures émergent en démontrant que l'expertise n'a pas de frontières géographiques. Parmi elles, BEIDI DINA SAMUEL, un professionnel de l'informatique et de la cybersécurité basé à Maroua, se distingue par son parcours et son engagement envers sa communauté. Instructeur à l'École Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique de Maroua (ENSPM) et titulaire d'un master en ingénierie des réseaux et systèmes, BEIDI DINA SAMUEL a su transformer ses connaissances académiques en actions concrètes. Ses compétences couvrent des domaines critiques tels que le développement de logiciels web et mobiles, l'administration de systèmes et de réseaux, l'ingénierie AWS, et surtout, la cybersécurité. Son d…  ( 6 min )

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Get ready, because it looks like we're finally getting some real news about Hollow Knight: Silksong. IGN is hosting a special livestream during gamescom 2025 that promises a "special announcement" and a reaction to a brand new release date trailer. Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 21st! The event will kick off in the morning for those in the US and in the afternoon for viewers in Europe. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

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Ever since I picked up solo dev again, I’ve been far more active in analyzing how I work and more meticulous in reading the news outside my core circle and finding new ways to work smarter or more efficiently. This is the result of that work thus far and it is, I’m sure, far from complete. It’s worth noting in advance: the “solo” part of this article’s title is very purposeful. I won’t claim to be truly multidiscipline but I do work across the gamut of gamedev tasks which means I’m context-switching a lot and having to learn a lot of new programs to keep up. This takes an active effort, but it’s one I think is worthwhile because not only does it afford opportunities to find clever workflows and automations but, hey, it’s also fun. It’s also worth noting that I make no attempt to be a minim…  ( 10 min )

After a grueling 45-day saga, Linus and Elijah finally wrangled a PC build into the Murder Box, an ultra-rare case limited to just 250 units. The project was an absolute beast, centered around a custom hardline water-cooling loop that fought them every step of the way. From parts not fitting to endless debates over fans and radiators, the build was a masterclass in problem-solving. They wrestled with complex tube bends and tricky wiring, all in an effort to create a clean-looking system without, in their words, making it look like "poopoo." In the end, they pulled it off and completed the monster build. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for a new Battlestar Galactica game that's taking a big cue from the legendary roguelike, FTL. The upcoming title, Scattered Hopes, aims to deliver that same kind of intense, space-faring adventure. The gameplay promises to be a rollercoaster, swinging from "white-knuckle" tension during Cylon attacks to surprisingly chill, quiet moments. It sounds like it won't just be non-stop combat, giving you some time to breathe between the chaos. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

After years of players asking, World of Warcraft is finally getting player housing in its new expansion, Midnight. The announcement from gamescom 2025 revealed the much-requested feature will be a cornerstone of the next chapter. The expansion will also pit the forces of the Light against the Void in a massive story arc. Fans will have to wait a bit, though, as Midnight is scheduled to launch on PC in 2026. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for another tactical deep dive into the 41st millennium, because Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 is on its way. The critically-acclaimed sequel is flipping the script by letting you play a full campaign not just as the tech-priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus, but also as their skeletal robot enemies, the Necrons. This new dual-perspective campaign comes loaded with a host of new units, weapons, and battlefields to conquer. The turn-based sequel is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Supermassive Games, the folks behind choice-driven horror hits, are blasting off into space with their new narrative adventure, Directive 8020. A fresh 13-minute gameplay video shows the game's prologue, where two characters undertake a risky spacewalk to repair a hull breach. As you'd expect from the developer, things look tense and your decisions will shape the story. This sci-fi nightmare is set to launch in 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Get ready to question who you can trust when you're stranded in the void. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for Lunar Strike, a new sci-fi exploration adventure sending you on humanity's final, desperate mission. Your destination is the moon, but there's a huge catch: it's on the verge of collapsing and being completely destroyed. Your job is to race against the clock to preserve the last records of human existence before it's all wiped out. Developed by Cognition, this tense adventure is coming soon to PC. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for God Save Birmingham, an upcoming open-world survival crafting game where you're tasked with saving the city from a deadly plague. You'll need to gather resources and get creative with the game's physics-based mechanics to stay alive. The game is headed to PC via Steam, and if you're eager to jump in, sign-ups for the pre-alpha test are already open. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for some high-stakes, competitive crime. Den of Wolves is a new co-op first-person shooter from the minds at 10 Chambers. You'll play as a team of professional criminals for hire, but with a twist: you're competing against other player-crews, backed by powerful corporations, to pull off the perfect heist. This corporate-espionage-meets-heist-shooter is coming soon to PC on Steam. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

A new teaser trailer for Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era just dropped, giving us a first look at the brand-new "Schism" faction. This upcoming title is a prequel to the classic turn-based strategy series. You'll get to explore the map solo or with friends, fight in iconic battles, and try to establish peace in a land that's never known it. The game is slated for a PC release on Steam. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to dive into Edge of Memories, a new anime-style action-adventure RPG where the world of Avaris is on the brink of extinction. You'll play as Eline, a nomad, and team up with allies to save the day through what looks like some deep action combat. This new adventure from Midgar Studio is slated to launch soon on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to explore a mysterious world in the upcoming adventure game, WILL: Follow the Light! A new gameplay trailer shows off a journey where you'll wander through lush environments to piece together the main character's past, all while tackling new puzzles and traversal challenges. The game is heading to PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. If you're eager to jump in, you can sign up to playtest it right now. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Ghost 6.0 is here, and it’s not just a minor version bump. This release makes Ghost more powerful for developers and creators alike, with native analytics, social web integration, and modern deployment upgrades. If you’re running Ghost in production or building tools around it, this update is worth your full attention. The most exciting change in Ghost 6 is ActivityPub integration. Your Ghost site can now publish directly to the social web: Readers can follow your publication from Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, Flipboard, and more. You can post short-form Notes alongside long-form blog content. All interactions stay under your domain — no need for centralized platforms. For developers, this removes the need for third-party hacks or APIs to distribute content across the fediverse. It’s no…  ( 10 min )

Introduction In this guide, we will explore how to implement AES-256 encryption and decryption in C# using the System.Security.Cryptography namespace. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a widely used encryption algorithm that provides robust security for sensitive data. With just a few lines of code, you can encrypt and decrypt strings, making this approach ideal for securing application secrets, protecting user data, and more. Let’s dive into the implementation step by step! EncryptionHelper Class We'll start by creating a reusable utility class called EncryptionHelper. This class will handle both encryption and decryption processes. The helper leverages environment variables to securely store the encryption key and initialization vector (IV), ensuring that sensitive inform…  ( 7 min )

Technical Sales & Presales 101: The very basics This article is mainly aimed at developers looking to switch into technical sales. So I cover the very basics of this topic. A lead is just a potential customer. This can be someone that signed up for a demo, someone in your contacts who you think might be interested in your product, someone who signed up for a free trial etc. There are however different types of leads and I will introduce them now. To avoid confusion, a lead typically refers to a person. That person of course it usually associated to a company, and that company will hopefully become a customer one day. A lead that meets certain marketing criteria (right job title, company size, industry, engagement with marketing content). Marketing might say: "This person looks like our …  ( 11 min )

Building a website doesn’t always require complex frameworks or JavaScript libraries. If you’re just starting out with web development, HTML and CSS are enough to design a clean, responsive, and functional website. In this tutorial, I’ll talk you through how to create a simple website using HTML and CSS only. This is a beginner-friendly guide, and by the end, you’ll have a complete landing page with a navigation bar, hero section, and call-to-action buttons. Watch the complete step-by-step process here: Here’s what our final website will include: A full-screen background image A navigation bar with a logo and links Two call-to-action buttons with hover effects A responsive layout that looks good on all devices Create a new folder for your project. Inside it, create two files: index.html (for HTML structure) style.css (for CSS styling) Add an image and save it as background.jpg in your project folder. Download Code Files Copy the two files into your project folder. Open index.html in your browser to see the result. Adjust colors, fonts, and spacing to match your brand. 100+ JavaScript Projects with Source Code: Join  ( 6 min )

A crew of YouTube golfers got together for a wild "Alternate Shot Championship" at Paynes Valley, and it sounds like things got pretty chaotic. The video's description is also a one-stop-shop for promotions, packed with shoutouts to other creators and loaded with discount codes and links for gear from brands like Bruce Bolt, Rhoback, and Bushnell. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

This golf video features a collaboration with Iona Stephen, the "new voice of golf," where the pair attempts a major challenge. They're playing a scramble and trying to break 60 for the round. You'll have to watch to see if they can actually pull off the incredible score of 59. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Linus and Elijah are finally wrapping up a PC build that's been sitting on the shelf for over a month. The project features a super-exclusive "Murder Box" case, one of only 250 ever made, and it's proving to be a real beast to work with. The main event is their struggle to install a custom hardline water-cooling system without making it look like a total disaster. They're battling tricky tube bends, tight fits, and case mods to get this unique build across the finish line. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

A new game called Dead As Disco is apparently the most fun thing at Gamescom 2025. Its secret sauce is a wild mashup of gameplay, taking the slick, free-flow combat from the Batman: Arkham series and smashing it together with rhythm mechanics. Wrapped in a funky presentation, this combo of beatdowns and beats is looking like a surefire hit. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for more talking-gun chaos! A new 44-minute gameplay deep dive of High on Life 2 shows off an action-packed mission to defeat a new baddie, Senator Muppy Doo. The demo is full of the wild combat and goofy humor the series is known for. The highly-anticipated sequel is set to launch this winter. It'll be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

A new Lego Batman game, Legacy of the Dark Knight, is shaking things up. It reportedly mashes up familiar elements from the Batman movies with the fast-paced, fluid combat style made famous by the Arkham series. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to head back to the jungle! The highly anticipated remake, Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, has a launch date: August 28, 2025. Your mission to eliminate your mentor, The Boss, is about to get a serious modern upgrade. This is a full-blown remake of the 2004 classic, keeping the original story, characters, and even the voice acting that fans adored. The goal is to make the whole tactical espionage experience more immersive than ever. Pre-orders are live now! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready, heroes! Overwatch 2 is about to drop its big Season 18 update, focusing on making Quick Play matches a whole lot faster. The refresh includes shorter match times and a speedier item economy to keep the action moving. On top of the Quick Play changes, a new Support hero named Wuyang is joining the roster. Players can also look forward to three new maps, a "Payload Race" game mode, and a new strategic Draft Mode. The new season kicks off on August 26 for PC and consoles. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

A new "first-person soulslike" called Valor Mortis just made a splash at gamescom 2025. The developers are dishing on how its unique combat, parrying, and Metroidvania-style level design will actually work from a first-person view. The full game is aiming for a 2026 release, but if you're dying to play, a closed beta is firing up in just a couple of weeks Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for a major FPS showdown in late 2025! Two of the biggest shooters are going head-to-head, with Battlefield 6 dropping on October 10 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 following on November 14. Based on new trailers from Gamescom, the two games are taking very different approaches. Battlefield is sticking to its grounded, tactical roots, while the new Black Ops is promising a "much, much weirder" campaign. It's shaping up to be a classic clash of styles. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for Denshattack!, a new game from developer Undercoders that's packed with Japanese inspiration. The team gave a walkthrough at gamescom 2025, showing off a bit of the character design, levels, and other cool details that make the game tick. You can look forward to playing Denshattack! when it lands on Xbox and PC in Spring 2026. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

To celebrate a whopping 40 years in the business, legendary studio Rare is taking a look back. Lead Producer Adam Park sat down for an interview with Xbox during gamescom 2025 to dish on the legacy behind some of the studio's most iconic and beloved games. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables large language models (LLMs) to interact meaningfully with real-world devices through structured, schema‑based tools. Whether controlling home appliances or optimizing factory machinery, MCP translates natural language into action. This article explores practical use cases in both smart home and industrial IoT environments, supported by detailed code examples that demonstrate how agents can manage climate control, lighting, and manufacturing workflows1. Imagine telling your system: “Set the AC to 24 °C and turn on the fan.” An MCP server on your home hub exposes a tool like: { "name": "set_ac_mode", "params": { "temperature": "number", "fan": {"type":"string", "enum":["low","medium","high"]} }, "description": "Set AC target temperature and fan…  ( 8 min )

Adam Savage is geeking out over some seriously cool leak-finding tech. Using a Fluke acoustic imager—a camera packed with 64 microphones—and a special "Sound Beacon," he's able to pinpoint tiny, hidden leaks in containers around his workshop. The process is pretty slick. Instead of filling a vessel with water, he just places the sound beacon inside. The imager then visualizes where the sound is escaping, showing him the exact location of the leak without any mess. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Funk-rock powerhouse Khu.éex' lit up the KEXP studio for a killer four-song live set. The performance, recorded on June 12, 2025, features tracks like the opener "Bloodsucker" and the groovy "T-Funk." What makes the band's sound so unique is their awesome blend of instruments. They fuse a classic funk setup—bass, guitar, drums, and a horn section—with traditional Native instruments like handdrums, rattles, and flutes, creating a truly one-of-a-kind vibe. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Femi Koleoso, the drummer and beating heart of the award-winning Ezra Collective, takes a trip back to his roots in Enfield, North London. He revisits the community youth clubs that shaped him, charting his journey from local hangouts to winning a Mercury Prize and playing Glastonbury. More than just a nostalgia trip, this is about paying it forward. With backing from Popeyes, Femi is championing these vital community spaces, making a case for keeping them alive so they can spark the next generation of talent, just like they did for him. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Want to make a product ad look super high-end without a massive budget? This tutorial breaks down how to take simple green screen footage and make it look like a cinematic commercial. The secret sauce is pairing your product shots with professional backgrounds and assets from Adobe Stock. The guide walks you through the whole process using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. You'll learn how to perfectly key out the green screen, clean up your shot, and then add crucial details like realistic shadows and reflections to make your product look like it truly belongs in its new, fancy environment. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

This is a massive, six-hour-plus tutorial packed with 15 hands-on JavaScript projects designed to take your skills from beginner to advanced. The video is all about learning by doing, walking you through each project step-by-step. You'll build a whole range of apps, from a simple Color Flipper and Quiz Game to more complex projects like a persistent ToDo List, Tic Tac Toe, and a JS Slot Machine. All the code and resources are linked, making it easy to follow along or jump straight to a project that interests you. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Say hello to Cinder City, the new third-person shooter that used to be known as 'Project LLL'. It just made its debut at gamescom with a solid 12-minute gameplay demo. The hands-on footage dives into the action, showing off the game's combat, tactical gear, and even a battle for an airdrop. It’s a quick but meaty look at what to expect from this new title. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready, bug fans! The long-awaited sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, officially drops on September 4th, 2025. You'll finally get to play as Hornet, the nimble princess-protector, in a brand new adventure. After being captured and carted off to a new kingdom, Hornet has to fight, explore, and survive her way to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song. Expect to discover new powers, battle hordes of creepy-crawlies, and uncover ancient secrets tied to her own mysterious past. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to build another dinosaur theme park, because Jurassic World Evolution 3 has officially been announced. The trailer, revealed at gamescom 2025, shows off a brand-new attraction called the "Cretaceous Cruise," which is promised to be... well, let's just say "completely safe." You can start designing your own dino-filled attractions when the game launches on October 21 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and more. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The new Onimusha: Way of the Sword got a deep dive at gamescom 2025, with developers walking through a new demo. The showcase gave fans a look at the gameplay, capping it all off with a climactic boss battle against the legendary swordsman, Sasaki Ganryu. This new chapter in the samurai action series is scheduled to launch in 2026 for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and other platforms. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to revisit two of the most... unique chapters in the franchise's history. The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is officially rounding out its roster by adding the infamous spin-off titles Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and Mortal Kombat: Special Forces. Announced during gamescom 2025, this epic "killection" is coming soon to just about every platform imaginable: PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, the upcoming Switch 2, and Steam. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for some chaotic, fourth-wall-breaking action in virtual reality. An interview from gamescom 2025 with the lead designer of Deadpool VR dives into just how violent the game gets, promising "cool kills," wacky weapons, and plenty of Easter eggs for fans. The most surprising reveal? The Merc with a Mouth will be voiced by Neil Patrick Harris. The game is slated to hit the Meta Quest 3 and 3S on November 18. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Can you solve this LeetCode SQL question ? 1204. Last Person to Fit in the Bus Table: Queue person_id person_name weight turn 5 Alice 250 1 4 Bob 175 5 3 Alex 350 2 6 John Cena 400 3 1 Winston 500 6 2 Marie 200 4 person_id column contains unique values. There is a queue of people waiting to board a bus. However, the bus has a weight limit of 1000 kilograms, so there may be some people who cannot board. Write a solution to find the person_name of the last person that can fit on the bus without exceeding the weight limit. The test cases are generated such that the first person does not exceed the weight limit. Note that only one person can board the bus at any given turn. First approach calculate max weight SELECT SUM(weight) from queue; But it will give only sum of all …  ( 6 min )

The series continues! ... despite the overall lack of traction around the term I made up for when your engineers don't just dogfood your product in production, but also use it to front their all-important and very-personal homelab setups. This time, a slightly different angle—instead of hearing from yet another infrastructure engineer, one of our beloved backend engineers is here to share how he secures his homelab setup without, you know, becoming an infrastructure engineer himself. -- For the past few years, I've slowly been de-Googling my life. One of the last Google services in my life was Google Photos, which remained for one reason: sharing. After going on a trip, I want to give my companions access to all the pictures I took, allowing them to pick their favorites and download them. …  ( 8 min )

By Frank, Senior Electronics Engineer, USA When it comes to designing printed circuit boards, the stackup - the way the different layers of copper and insulation are arranged, is crucial. Moving from a basic 2-layer board to a 4-layer design offers significant benefits in signal integrity, noise reduction, and power stability. Drawing from my years of experience, I want to share practical insights about 4-layer PCB stackups that can help you achieve reliable, high-performing designs. In simple terms, a 4-layer PCB sandwiches two signal layers on the outside with internal layers dedicated to power and ground. This arrangement helps control electromagnetic interference much better than a 2-layer board and provides solid reference planes for signals to return to, which is essential for smooth…  ( 7 min )

Amelia Wattenberger blends engineering precision with visual storytelling. Her portfolio is a masterclass in building interactive, data-driven experiences on the web. 💡 What you’ll find: Deep dives on front-end topics like React, D3, & data visualization Beautifully designed, scroll-driven explainers (e.g., how React works under the hood) Interactive experiments that make learning intuitive Her book: Fullstack D3 and Data Visualization If you care about the intersection of code, design, and education, this is gold. 🔗 wattenberger.com  ( 5 min )

Table of contents Text Content Redefining replaceChild() Node Count Redefining insertAdjacentElement() Redefining firstElementChild Building Tables Redefining className HTML Serialization Dynamic Lists append() Polyfill If you're an experienced JavaScript developer, working mainly on the frontend, you know the important of the HTML DOM API. All the nice, juicy interactions and dynamic content changes that we appreciate all day long on webpages essentially reduce down to two APIs: HTML DOM and Events. Obviously other APIs are useful too but these are the two big elephants in the room. Understanding what exactly the HTML DOM is and how to work its plethora of utility methods isn't really that much challenging. Everything is quite simple and sound, given that you're learning HTML DOM f…  ( 9 min )

Creating and deploying tokens on blockchain networks often involves multiple manual steps and technical knowledge. What if we could automate this process with an AI agent that handles everything from token naming to deployment? In this tutorial, we'll build an autonomous agent that can deploy ERC20 tokens on the Celo blockchain using ContractKit and AI-powered name generation. Our agent can: Generate creative token names using AI (with a fallback mechanism) Automatically configure tokenomics Deploy ERC20 tokens to Celo's testnet Handle all blockchain interactions autonomously Pay gas fees in A-CELO (Celo's native token) Celo ContractKit: For blockchain interactions Gaia's Public Nodes: For AI-powered name generation OpenZeppelin: For secure ERC20 implementation Web3.js: For blockchain com…  ( 7 min )

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Building scalable React applications has never been more important than it is today. With the increasing complexity of web applications and the growing demand for performance, developers need to adopt modern patterns and practices to create maintainable, scalable codebases. React 19 introduces groundbreaking features that make building scalable applications easier: // Concurrent rendering with automatic batching function UserProfile({ userId }) { const [user, setUser] = useState(null); const [posts, setPosts] = useState([]); // Concurrent data fetching useEffect(() => { const fetchData = async () => { const [userData, postsData] = await Promise.all([ fetchUser(userId), fetchUserPosts(userId) ]); setUser(userData); setPosts(postsData); …  ( 10 min )

OK Smart Guy, Why Should I Read This? I'm going to show you a few techniques that will reduce the amount of unit tests you have to write, how you can leverage your compiler to "prove" aspects of your domain rather than wait for runtime validation, make your code easier to read and reason about, and increase refactoring safety and speed as requirements change. This is a practical guide. We're going to do our best to avoid diving into theory. ML style languages such as F# and Haskell (more commonly known as "functional programming" languages) have for many years enjoyed a set of features that makes them particularly useful for tasks such as compiler writing, automated theorem proving, and formal verification. The same qualities that make ML languages good at modeling abstract formal system…  ( 6 min )

Building a Simple Student Management Schema in Oracle SQL Step 1: Creating the Tables sql CREATE TABLE Courses ( CREATE TABLE Enrollments ( Step 2: Inserting Sample Data aruna.ee@example.com'); INSERT INTO Students (StudentID, Name, Dept, DOB, Email) navya.mech@example.com'); INSERT INTO Students (StudentID, Name, Dept, DOB, Email) preetha.cs@example.com'); Step 3: Altering Tables to Add New Features Step 4: Adding Courses INSERT INTO Courses (CourseID, CourseName, Credits) INSERT INTO Courses (CourseID, CourseName, Credits) Display student names in uppercase and the length of their emails: @santhoshnc sir for guiding me.  ( 6 min )

Document Parsing using GPT-4o API vs Claude Sonnet 3.5 API vs Invofox API (with Code Samples) Anmol Baranwal ・ Aug 21 #python #programming #api #tutorial  ( 5 min )

Transaction Fee Transaction fee = Gas units * Gas price Gas units: unit of computation for executing an operation. Gas price: how much ETH you pay for every gas unit, it is composed of base fee and priority fee (tip). Gas limit: the maximum gas you allow for one transaction. Gas refund: unused gas will be refunded to sender after the transaction finish. Out of Gas: if gasUsed > gasLimit, transaction will fail and rollback all state changes, but the gas already used will not be refunded. Batching: better to split heavy computation into multiple smaller transactions to avoid exceeding gas limit. // ❌ Bad: // function doMassiveLoop() public { // for (uint i = 0; i < 1000000; i++) { // // ... do work // } // } // ✅ Good: batches uint public start = 0; uint public constant INCREMENT = 100; function doWorkInBatches() public { uint end = start + INCREMENT; for (uint i = start; i < end; i++) { // ... only do small part of work } start = end; // update next starting index }  ( 5 min )

Day 72 was a mess, but a productive one, I guess. It started with a solid night's sleep, which is rare these days. The goal is to keep my work consistent, and that's been going pretty well. Workouts, on the other hand, are another story. It's a constant battle, but I’m determined to win. I’ll be back at it tomorrow and hopefully for a few more days after that. My side project, Mutiny, is a constant presence in my thoughts. I spent a good chunk of my evening stressing over how to increase engagement on our project posts. It’s a core part of what I do, and getting people to notice it feels like the next big hurdle. Last night, I found myself in a different kind of mental gymnastics: figuring out which class I could afford to miss without my attendance dropping below the dreaded 75% mark. It's a weird kind of strategic planning that every student who's also a builder knows all too well. This morning was all about college prep. I was deep into OCaml for a quiz on Monday and exams next week. Just finished my revision of Python libraries, and tomorrow I’ll be moving on to linear and ridge regression. Once that’s done, I can finally dive into some new machine learning concepts. It’s this constant back and forth between what I have to do and what I want to do. Join our Discord - A campfire for founders, funders, and misfits where ideas get tested, challenged, and sharpened. Drop in to rant, pitch, or find your next co-conspirator: https://discord.gg/BjykX6YuRb  ( 6 min )

Definition Constructor is a special function. Every contract can only have one constructor. Constructor is executed only one time when contract is deployed. It cannot be called again after deployment. Every contract has at most one constructor. Initialize state variables, like owner = msg.sender. Do one-time setup logic when contract is created. Very important in Ownable Pattern, since it decide the first owner of the contract. constructor() { // default constructor, no parameter } constructor(address _owner) { owner = _owner; // assign owner from argument } owner = msg.sender; // assign contract deployer as owner  ( 5 min )

In today's digital workplace, remote desktop tools have become essential for IT operations. These tools allow system administrators to maintain systems, deploy software, troubleshoot issues, and support users from anywhere. Whether it's IT staff helping employees with technical problems, remote workers accessing office computers, or vendors providing support to clients, remote connections are now fundamental to business operations. However, this increased reliance on remote access creates significant security challenges. Remote desktop monitoring has emerged as a crucial practice to ensure these connections remain secure and comply with both internal policies and regulatory requirements. Understanding how to effectively monitor and manage these remote sessions is vital for maintaining a ro…  ( 8 min )

☁️ Cloud Provider: Amazon Web Services (AWS) 🔧 Step 1: Launching an EC2 Instance I created AWS Account by Visiting(https://aws.amazon.com/console/) Navigated to EC2 and clicked Launch Instance. Selected Amazon Linux 2023 Kernel-6.1 AMI. Created a key pair to securely connect to my instance via SSH. Allowed HTTP (port 80) and SSH (port 22) in the Security Group settings. Clicked Launch and waited for the instance to initialize. 🔐 Step 2: Connecting to My EC2 Instance Once the instance was running, I connected using SSH using Gitbash: 🌐 Step 3: Installing Apache Web Server 📝 Step 4: Deploying My First Web Page Hello from EC2! " | sudo tee /var/www/html/index.html ✅ Final Result 💡 What I Learned How to connect to it securely using SSH. How to install and use a basic web server (Apache). How to serve web content on the internet using public IPs. The Challenges I faced. One of the main challenges I encountered was getting the correct command syntax while setting up the Apache web server. I kept making small mistakes — like missing sudo, using the wrong file paths, or incorrect echo/tee syntax. Every time I tried and failed, I learned a bit more about how Linux commands work. It was frustrating at times, but I didn’t give up. Instead, I double-checked documentation, retried with corrections, and gradually figured out what worked. That process — of failing, adjusting, and trying again — is called persistence, and it’s a crucial part of learning anything new in tech. When I finally saw “Hello from EC2!” in my browser, it wasn’t just a web page — it was a result of patience, problem-solving, and persistence. 📌 Next Steps Set up a domain name and connect it using Route 53. Use HTTPS with a free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt. Deploy a full web app (e.g., Node.js, Flask, or static site from S3).  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Learn how to harness InDesign to craft slick, multi‐slide carousel posts that pack in event details, visuals and storytelling without overwhelming your audience. Carousel posts boost engagement by guiding followers through a sequence of clear, impactful frames—perfect for brand marketing campaigns. This tutorial walks you through everything from setting up docs, grids and Instagram crop areas to working with structural elements, type, images, colour swatches, permutations and export settings. You’ll also find handy links for the course PDF, project assets and a free invite to the GDS Design School community for feedback, challenges and design chat. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

For over a decade, I’ve shipped sites with Jekyll. It’s simple, battle‑tested, and it fits my writing workflow. But every time I wanted a single CLI to check accessibility, links, HTML validity, and Lighthouse in one go, nothing quite fit. So I built one. Meet jekyll-audit — an npm CLI that builds/serves your Jekyll site, crawls it, and runs a stack of audits (Lighthouse, Pa11y, Linkinator, HTML validator), then writes a consolidated summary. I didn’t want another “sample demo.” I ate my own dogfood on a real site: my Jekyll project enjoyment-work (100+ GitHub ⭐), and used the findings to make concrete HTML and accessibility fixes. Links: jekyll-audit repo: https://github.com/brennanbrown/jekyll-audit enjoyment-work repo: https://github.com/brennanbrown/enjoyment-work What jek…  ( 8 min )

We dove into Onimusha Way of the Sword at gamescom 2025 and went head-to-head with the hulking Sasaki Ganryu, testing out fresh swordplay mechanics, brutal combos, and timing-critical parries in a tightly designed boss encounter. For the full lowdown (and to see if we survived), check out Tamoor’s preview—or skip straight to 0:33 for the intense Ganryu fight. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Microsoft's MindJourney: Ushering in a New Era of AI Spatial Intelligence\n\nMicrosoft's MindJourney marks a pivotal advancement in artificial intelligence, moving beyond traditional data processing to enable AI systems to genuinely understand and interact with three-dimensional space. This innovative platform is designed to allow AI models to explore, interpret, and learn within simulated 3D environments, addressing a long-standing challenge in AI development: robust spatial reasoning.\n\nThe core innovation lies in MindJourney's ability to provide AIs with rich, interactive simulated worlds. Unlike training on static images or videos, MindJourney lets AI 'experience' these environments, navigating, manipulating objects, and perceiving depth and relationships in a way previously difficult to achieve. This hands-on, exploratory learning significantly enhances the AI's spatial awareness, leading to vastly improved performance in tasks requiring a deep understanding of physical space, from robotics and autonomous navigation to augmented reality and complex industrial design.\n\nThe implications of MindJourney are profound, extending far beyond the lab. By equipping AI with superior spatial intelligence, Microsoft is paving the way for more intuitive and capable autonomous systems, smarter digital twins, and more efficient solutions in logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare. This breakthrough could redefine how AI interacts with our physical world, bringing us closer to a future where AI not only processes information but truly comprehends and navigates the complexities of real-world environments, marking a significant step towards general artificial intelligence.  ( 9 min )

Phantom Blade 0’s new “Hellwalker” mode at gamescom 2025 cranks difficulty to eleven, turning every foe into a bruiser with fresh, unpredictable attacks. We strapped in and watched Max decimate wave after wave of supercharged enemies, then dive into a mini-boss showdown that demands split-second timing and razor-sharp reflexes. This “Extreme Mode” won’t let casual players in—Hellwalker only unlocks after conquering the game on Gamechanger Mode—so consider it the ultimate test for die-hard action fans. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

With its own take on “Tears of the Kingdom”–style floating islands and a sprawling, richly detailed continent called Pywel, Crimson Desert’s upcoming open world is built for nonstop exploration. At gamescom 2025, Lybee Park and Will Powers walked us through dynamic traversal mechanics, a deeply woven protagonist story and the many ways you’ll uncover secrets across skybound fortresses, dense forests and war-torn cities. And yes, it’s coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC in 2026—complete with a fresh character-creation system rather than rehashing Black Desert Online’s. Strap in for a brand-new adventure that stands apart from its roots. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Pokemon Legends: Z-A just dropped its spooky new teaser, “The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident.” Two curious Trainers catch wind of a mysteriously alluring aroma wafting from a creepy building, and things quickly spiral into chaotic fun. Get ready for action-packed exploration and a dash of eerie thrills when Pokemon Legends: Z-A launches October 16 on Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2. Don’t miss this sweet (and slightly suspicious) adventure! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

TL;DR HoYoverse just dropped the “A Lantern in the Night” trailer at gamescom 2025, teasing Flins—the mysterious new character headed to Genshin Impact’s next annual expansion. Exact release dates are still under wraps, but expect more details soon. Genshin Impact remains free to play on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android, and PC (Epic Games Store). Get hyped and keep an eye out for Flins! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Databases are the backbone of most applications, but as they grow, performance can take a hit. Imagine a massive User table stuffed with profile details, login history, and billing information. Queries slow down as the database scans irrelevant columns for every request. Sound familiar? Let’s explore vertical partitioning—a powerful technique to streamline your database—and touch on caching for even faster data retrieval. What Is Vertical Partitioning? Vertical partitioning splits a wide table into smaller, focused tables based on usage patterns. Instead of one bloated User table, you create separate tables for specific data groups. This reduces the number of columns scanned during queries, boosting performance and minimizing disk I/O. Profile details: name, email, profile picture As the t…  ( 6 min )

The Problem: When Convenience Becomes a Security Risk The JavaScript spread operator (...) is one of the most convenient features in modern JavaScript and TypeScript. It allows us to easily merge objects, clone arrays, and pass multiple arguments to functions. However, when it comes to constructing request payloads—especially for APIs with strict schemas like GraphQL—the spread operator can become a dangerous tool that introduces runtime errors and security vulnerabilities. Consider this common pattern when building API request payloads: // ❌ Dangerous: Using spread operator for payload construction const createUserPayload = { ...userFormData, // Contains: name, email, age, debugInfo, internalFlags ...additionalData, // Contains: preferences, metadata, tempId ...feature…  ( 9 min )

Quick Summary: 📝 Linutil is a distro-agnostic toolbox designed to simplify everyday Linux tasks, including application setup and system optimization. It offers a command-line interface with configuration options via TOML files and is available through various package repositories like AUR, OpenSUSE, and Cargo, making it easily accessible for a wide range of Linux users. ✅ Streamlines Linux system setup tasks ✅ Distro-agnostic and built with Rust for speed and reliability ✅ Offers a user-friendly CLI and supports custom configurations ✅ Saves developers time and improves workflow consistency ✅ Active community and extensive documentation Project Statistics: 📊 ⭐ Stars: 4161 🍴 Forks: 330 ❗ Open Issues: 36 ✅ Shell Hey fellow developers! Ever wished there was a singl…  ( 7 min )

The way that mobile applications are constructed these days is considerably different from a decade ago. Users today no longer only anticipate natural but also trendy, personalized, and consistent user experiences across devices. These expectations call for diverse sets of features, multiple form factors, diminishing cycle times, and the requirement for frictionless scalability. Traditional development patterns — static, monolithic codebases—are frequently not able to keep up. Introducing a new feature can be like doing surgery on a runaway train: risky, time-consuming, and likely to have side effects. Composable Architecture swoops in as the game-changer, offering the chance to build mobile applications that are flexible, testable, and modular from day one. Rather than viewing the applica…  ( 7 min )

So you just bought a domain, deployed your app, and now you realize… you need to send emails. Whether it’s a signup confirmation, password reset, or a weekly newsletter, email is still a must-have feature for apps. The good news: you don’t need to reinvent SMTP. Here are four of the easiest and most developer-friendly ways to set up email for your app—starting with free options and ending with a powerful DIY approach. SendGrid is one of the most popular email APIs out there. They offer a free plan for up to 100 emails/day, which is enough for most early-stage projects. Setup Steps: Sign up at SendGrid. Add your domain. Verify your DNS records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). You can use tools like DNSredo.com to check and get AI-generated instructions. Grab your API key and integrate it into your app. …  ( 7 min )

Tchaca is a junior dev who just entered the React world. On a normal workday, she faced a question: “I need to manage some state in my component… but should I use useState or useReducer?” This is a super common question - even experienced devs get confused sometimes. Let’s follow Tchaca’s journey and understand when to use each one, with simple day-to-day analogies. When to use useState useState is like a sticky note: you write something simple, stick it on the screen, and whenever you need, you can update what’s written there. It’s perfect for small and straightforward things, like: const [darkMode, setDarkMode] = useState(false); return ( setDarkMode(prev => !prev)}> Mode {darkMode ? 'Dark' : 'Light'} ); 👉 Why useState? It’s jus…  ( 9 min )

TL;DR Day 4 of the “How Can I Be a Part of the Solution to an Accessible World – An Engineering Approach” workshop at Senses Hub in Nairobi became a hackathon centered on assistive technology. I was asked to start the day off with a crash course on website accessibility and testing tools. Participants received persona cards describing users with various disabilities and built hardware‑ or software‑based solutions within a few hours. In the afternoon, teams were judged by FH Technikum Wien facilitators and members of the PWD community. 🎤 Opening Session – Website Accessibility Basics I gave the makers a short but powerful tutorial: Introduced the core principles of website accessibility: semantic HTML, proper ARIA, colour contrast, keyboard navigation. Shared a cura…  ( 6 min )

Hello, I'm Akshatha 👋 I'm a beginner web developer currently learning HTML, CSS, and Java. I love documenting my progress with READMEs and reflection journals, and I'm building a portfolio that’s clean, accessible, and beginner-friendly. I want to share my journey honestly—mistakes, small wins, and everything in between. I believe that learning out loud helps others feel less alone and more confident in their own path. Building HTML & CSS projects to strengthen my fundamentals Troubleshooting layout and spacing issues Creating Java projects like an ATM Simulator and Student Marks Analyser Writing beginner-friendly documentation and reflections What’s Next I’m expanding my portfolio with more personal touches and drafting blog posts that reflect my learning journey. I’m also exploring color theory and design systems to make my work visually appealing but not overwhelming. If you’re a beginner too, or just love honest reflections, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s grow together 🌱 __  ( 5 min )

When writing Java programs, you’ll often need to choose between two values depending on whether a condition is true or false. Normally, you might use an if-else statement for this, but Java also gives us a more concise way: the conditional operator, also known as the ternary operator (?:). The General Form: condition ? valueIfTrue : valueIfFalse Java checks the condition, which must evaluate to either true or false. If the condition is true, the whole expression evaluates to valueIfTrue. If the condition is false, the whole expression evaluates to valueIfFalse. This allows you to write decisions in a single line of code. int x = 5, y = 10; int min = (x < y) ? x : y; System.out.println(min); This evaluates to the same result as writing; int min; if (x < y) { min = x; } else { min = y; } Final Thoughts The conditional operator is a handy shortcut that can make your Java code more elegant. For quick decisions between two values, it’s often better than writing out a full if-else block. Next time you need to choose between two options, try using ?: and see how much cleaner your code looks!  ( 6 min )

Preface In Solidity, there are two kinds of arrays: Fixed-size array: You must specify array length at declaration time. Example: uint[5] numbers; Once created, the length is not possible to change. Dynamic-size array: No need to specify length at declaration. Example: uint[] numbers; The length can be changed at runtime (grow or shrink). Most common syntax uint[5] numbers; // fixed size array uint[] numbers; // dynamic array numbers[i]; // access by index uint[] storage refToNumbers = numbers; // storage reference function f(uint[] memory a) external { ... } // pass memory array numbers.push(x); // append to end numbers.pop(); // remove the last element uint n = numbers.length; // get length delete numbers[i]; // reset value to default for (uint i = 0; i < numbers.length; i++) { ... } // loop When declaring an array inside a function, you must use the memory keyword. A memory array always have fixed size, so you cannot call push or pop. You can use the new keyword to create a memory array based on a variable size. Example: function createMemoryArray(uint size) public pure returns (uint[] memory) { uint[] memory newArr = new uint[](size); return newArr; }  ( 5 min )

Você já percebeu que algumas funções “lembram” valores mesmo depois que o componente re-renderiza? Isso acontece por causa de closures. Em JavaScript, uma closure é quando uma função consegue acessar variáveis do escopo onde foi criada, mesmo depois desse escopo ter sido executado. Exemplo simples em JS puro: function contador() { let count = 0; return function() { count++; return count; }; } const incrementar = contador(); console.log(incrementar()); // 1 console.log(incrementar()); // 2 console.log(incrementar()); // 3 A função incrementar mantém acesso à variável count, mesmo depois que contador() já terminou de executar. Isso é uma closure em ação. O problema no React Ao digitar num input e disparar uma busca a cada tecla, sua API sofre. Queremos esperar o usuário parar…  ( 6 min )

Implementing push notifications on Android or iOS is rarely straightforward. On iOS, you’ve got APN certificates to generate and renew. On Android, you’re dealing with Firebase server keys. And then there’s the fun part figuring out why your notification never arrived, even though nothing looks obviously broken. These failures are often silent, and the logging you get isn’t always helpful. Most apps rely on push notifications for engagement: reminders, updates, alerts. But the tooling around them? Honestly, it’s more complex than it needs to be. Between platform differences, cryptic error messages, and all the moving parts in the setup, it becomes a pretty heavy lift for mobile developers. This is where Clix.so, a notification platform built for developers, plays the part. This platform r…  ( 10 min )

When developing your frontend application, most of the time you work with the data coming from or sending it somewhere. And as discussed in this five-layer MVVM implementation, you have to use the repository for these purposes. It sits just above the network or browser APIs, providing a clean, testable interface to the rest of your app. TIP: If you haven’t read my MVVM Introduction yet, I highly recommend doing that first. It’ll help you understand where the data layer fits in the bigger picture. In this article, you’ll learn: What a repository is and when to use it. Practical implementation with the source code. How to write unit tests for the repository. By the end, you’ll know how to build a robust data layer that lets you scale your app without accumulating technical debt. A repositor…  ( 14 min )

Thats right, prediction are not the same as calculations, and LLMs don't calculate, they predict the next word. Stanford's HELM report shows GPT-4 hits 90%+ accuracy on math tasks. But 90% accuracy in financial calculations means 1 in 10 transactions could be wrong. Would you ship that to production? If you're building payment systems, trading algorithms, or accounting software, AI math errors aren't just bugs—they're customer and compliance nightmares: Regulatory scrutiny: Wrong calculations in financial reports = SEC problems Customer trust: One miscalculated portfolio balance destroys credibility, FOR EVER. Who will trust in a financial company that doesn't calculate right? Audit trails: How do you explain "the AI got confused" to auditors? Compound errors: Small mistakes in interest ca…  ( 8 min )

What if I told you that, 86% of users abandon conversations with basic chatbots in under two minutes. But here’s the twist: Here enter Conversational AI Agents, powered by advanced LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. It is designed to deliver human-like interactions, contextual awareness, and measurable ROI. Why the Shift? (Market Data That Matters) $22B: Projected global market for Generative AI in customer engagement by 2032. 3x: Higher engagement rates for AI-driven agents vs. scripted bots. 70%: Reduction in support handling time when switching to LLM-powered conversational AI. Why Conversational AI Agents Are different in 2025 AI-driven chat is everywhere: Companies using LLM-powered agents see up to 70% higher customer satisfaction and 40% fewer ticket escalations. Sma…  ( 6 min )

What is AGENTS.md and Why Should You Care? Vladislav Guzey ・ Aug 21 #ai #programming #tooling #productivity  ( 5 min )

If you’re like me and work with multiple AI coding agents, you know the frustration of managing different instruction files. It’s a pain to keep everything updated across various formats. But I’ve got some great news for you. A new, simplified standard has emerged, and it’s called AGENTS.md. For a while now, working with different AI agents meant juggling multiple configuration files. Whether it was claude.md, gemini.md, or .cursor/rules, each agent had its own format. This created a mess of redundant files that all needed to be updated separately. It was inefficient and confusing. Big companies recognized this problem. They came together to create a unified solution — AGENTS.md. The goal was to establish a single, predictable place for all AI agents to find the instructions they need to …  ( 7 min )

When web projects outgrow the comfort zone of a single server, developers often face a familiar chain of problems: downtime during deployment, inconsistent environments, unpredictable traffic spikes, and complex scaling decisions. Traditionally, teams relied on manual server configurations or fragile scripts to keep applications alive. In a classic setup, hosting an application meant provisioning a server (or a VM), installing dependencies, and hoping that the CPU and memory would hold up under load. Scaling usually meant either moving to a larger server (vertical scaling) or setting up additional ones (horizontal scaling), often managed by hand. Kubernetes to the Rescue Kubernetes (K8s) is an open-source architecture system designed exactly for these pain points. Instead of treating serve…  ( 7 min )

In my previous blog, we explored how to verify file integrity during transfers using SHA-256 checksums. So how do we make it tamper-proof and also be able to verify authenticity without jumping to heavy public key cryptography? HMAC stands for Hash-based Message Authentication Code. You take your file (or message), Combine it with a secret key that is known only to sender and receiver Run it through a hashing algorithm like SHA-256. The result is a hash that can only be reproduced if you have both the exact file and the shared secret key. Why this matters: Generate HMAC-SHA256 hash of the file using the shared secret key. Send both the file and the generated HMAC hash. Recompute HMAC-SHA256 hash of the received file using the same key. Compare it with the sent hash. Match ✅ → file is intac…  ( 7 min )

அடுத்து ஒரு உதாரணம் பார்க்கலாமா? Input: nums = [1,0,1,1], k = 1 இப்போது என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்? 1- பகுதி வரிசையாக (Subarray) பிரிக்க வேண்டும். பகுதி வரிசையாக பிரிக்கலாமா ? தொடக்கம் index = 0 , இதை k ன் மதிப்போடு கூட்ட வேண்டும 0+1 = 1 முடிவு index = 1 Nums : [ 1, 0, 1, 1 ] நகல் (டூப்ளிகேட்) மதிப்பு இருக்கிறதா என பார்க்கலாமா? Step 1 – ஆரம்ப மதிப்பு எடு Index 0 → Value = 1 1 == 0 இல்லை இந்தப் பகுதியில் duplicate இல்லை அதனால் அடுத்த பகுதியை பிரிக்கலாம். subArray - 2 இப்பொழுது தொடக்க index இதற்கு முன்னாடி உள்ள இன்டெக்ஸ் விட 1 ஒன்று அதிகமாக இருக்க வேண்டும் தொடக்கம் index = தொடக்கம் index + 1 = 0 + 1 = 1 முடிவு இன்டெக்ஸ் கண்டுபிடிக்க தெரியுமா ? தெரியுமே, தொடக்க index லிருந்து kயின் மதிப்பை கூட்டினால் முடிவு இண்டெக்ஸ் கிடைக்கும் = 1 + 1 = 2 ஆக, தொடக்கம் index = 1 முடிவு index = 2 Nums : [ 1, 0, 1, 1 ] Index: (0) (1) (2) (3) └──┘ start=1 end=2 Window = {0,1} எண்கள் சமமாக இருக்கிறதா என்ன பார்க்கலாம் 0==1 // இங்கே சமமாக இல்லை அதனால் அடுத்த பகுதியை உருவாக்கலாம் subArray - 3 இப்போ தொடக்க இன்டெக்ஸ் கண்டுபிடிக்க தெரியுமா? தொடக்கம் index = 2 முடிவு index = 3 Nums : [ 1, 0, 1, 1 ] Index: (0) (1) (2) (3) └──┘ start=2 end=3 Window = {1,1} 1==1 // இப்போது இரண்டு மதிப்புகளும் சமமாக இருப்பதால் true திருப்பி அனுப்பலாம்  ( 5 min )

Security trends change. New exploits appear every week. But the fundamentals? They don’t get old. Strong SSH configs. Firewall rules. Regular updates. Log monitoring. See our Checklist that covers the essentials every sysadmin should have in place: 🔗https://webdock.io/en/docs/how-guides/security-guides/server-security-checklist  ( 5 min )

One of the most powerful exercises in the ALX Software Engineering Program is creating a vision board — a snapshot of who we want to become in the near future. When I look at my vision board, I see more than just pictures. I see a commitment: A laptop filled with code reminds me that I will grow into a confident front-end developer. A smiling remote worker represents the balance I aim to achieve — building a career while maintaining personal well-being. A group of people symbolizes collaboration with my peers, because growth at ALX is never just personal, it’s shared. A certificate stands for recognition, celebrating the wins both big and small. The beach scene shows my dream of flexibility — working from anywhere in the world. And finally, the growth icons remind me to keep learning, keep evolving, and keep contributing. This vision board is not only about where I want to be in 4 months, but also who I am becoming every day. With the support of ALX and my peers, I know this journey will be both challenging and rewarding.  ( 5 min )

Harnessing the Power of Rust and Go for Modern Backend Development: Insights from Web Developer Travis McCracken As a web developer passionate about building high-performance, scalable, and reliable backends, I've spent countless hours exploring the strengths and nuances of various programming languages. In recent years, Rust and Go have emerged as top contenders for backend development, especially when creating APIs that need to handle heavy loads with minimal latency. In this post, I want to share my insights on how these two languages are transforming the backend landscape and how I leverage them in my projects. I'll also introduce a couple of hypothetical projects—like 'fastjson-api' and 'rust-cache-server'—that showcase the potential of these technologies. The Rise of Rust and Go in B…  ( 7 min )

Intro Since the Google Chrome update of tab groups, I always use them. I use the whole default available palette, which draws like this: XtoolsXinfraXwatchXbranchXsuiteXmeetingsXetcXincubatorXbranch \colorbox{#e2e3e5}{\color{#e2e3e5}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{tools}} \colorbox{#3871e0}{\color{#3871e0}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{infra}} \colorbox{#c84031}{\color{#c84031}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{watch}} \colorbox{#eeae3c}{\color{#eeae3c}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{branch}} \colorbox{#3c7e40}{\color{#3c7e40}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{suite}} \colorbox{#bf3082}{\color{#bf3082}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{meetings}} \colorbox{#9648eb}{\color{#9648eb}{X}} \colorbox{#fff}{\color{#000000}{etc}} \colorbox{#357981}{\color{#357981}{X}} \colo…  ( 8 min )

Looking for the Best React Data Grid (Table)? It's Probably on This List Peter Mbanugo ・ Aug 13 #webdev #react #javascript #typescript  ( 5 min )

This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I created "AI Comic Studio" - a professional comic book creation platform that transforms story ideas into stunning visual comics using AI. The app allows users to generate multi-panel comics by simply describing their story concept, characters, and preferred art style, then uses Gemini to craft compelling narratives and Imagen to create beautiful comic book artwork. Create "AI Comic Studio" - a professional comic book creation platform where users generate stunning visual stories. ## CORE FUNCTIONALITY: ### Story Input Interface: - Genre selector: Superhero, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Comedy, Slice-of-Life - Art style selector: Classic American Comics, Manga/Anime, European Graphic Novel, Cartoo…  ( 8 min )

The Waterfall Model in software engineering is one of the earliest approaches to software development. It follows a strict linear sequence where each stage must be completed before moving to the next. While it is simple and well-structured, it also has several limitations that modern methodologies attempt to solve. The Waterfall Model is a sequential software development process. It was first introduced in 1970 by Dr. Winston Royce. The model is called "waterfall" because progress flows in one direction, similar to a waterfall, without going back to previous phases. The development life cycle under this model usually includes: Requirement Analysis – Collecting and documenting all project requirements. System Design – Creating architecture and design based on requirements. Implementation (C…  ( 6 min )

Learning a new skill is never easy; and programming has proven to be one of the hardest challenges I’ve faced. I began my coding journey in 2024 when I joined ALX, knowing nothing but eager to write those magical lines of code that bring apps or games to life. But reality hit me very fast. We began with Shell basics, which were smooth, then moved to C language, which humbled me. Starting C, I thought: “If I can print Hello, World!, then I can do anything.” On came about functions, pointers and arrays which didn’t just confuse me but crush me to the pits. Instead of truly learning, I took shortcuts: copying code just to pass. Soon, I was drowning in recursion, data structures, and memory allocation without understanding the foundations. By June 2024, I knew I had to take a step back: I felt guilty, defeated, and convinced maybe programming wasn’t for me. Still, the dream never left. After months of reflection, I realized the first thing I needed to fix wasn’t my code; it was my mindset. Now, as I restart my journey, I come better prepared: mentally, emotionally, and practically. I know there will be long nights of debugging. I know errors will test my patience. But I also know this: quitting isn’t an option anymore. This time, my path is clear: Progress >>> Perfection.  ( 5 min )

"Data analytics has become the driving force behind modern business transformation, enabling organizations to shift from assumption-based strategies to evidence-driven decision-making. By turning raw data into actionable insights, companies can optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, manage risks, and unlock new growth opportunities. From marketing and supply chain optimization to financial planning and AI-driven innovations, data analytics is reshaping industries and fostering sustainable competitive advantage. As businesses continue to adapt in the digital economy, mastering analytics is no longer optional—it is essential for survival and long-term success." The modern business landscape resembles a vast ocean of information, where organizations navigate through waves of data …  ( 15 min )

Time Complexity O(n*m) Outer loop: runs n times (roughly haystack length) substring() = O(m) time (copies m characters) Total: n iterations × m work per iteration = n*m The space grows with needle size (m), not haystack size (n). class Solution { public int strStr(String haystack, String needle) { for (int i = 0; i <= haystack.length() - needle.length(); i++) { if (haystack.substring(i, i + needle.length()).equals(needle)) { return i; } } return -1; } }  ( 5 min )

Originalmente publicado en: https://blog.jeankaobando.com/blog/2025/ddd-serie-part-1-language/ Introducción Entender qué hacemos La importancia del lenguaje Poniendo límites a nuestro lenguaje Conclusión Recursos Hace algunos meses me encontraba presentando una iniciativa a las diferentes áreas interesadas en esta: experiencia, negocio, seguridades, riesgos, canales de atención, legal. Para mí, esta funcionalidad no representaba un cambio significativo en la arquitectura del sistema, era una variante sobre un flujo ya existente. Me sorprendió descubrir que solo para mí no era algo nuevo. Para las otras áreas, esto sí representaba una nueva funcionalidad que tenía sus propias reglas de negocio y restricciones. Ante esto traté de explicar que: la arquitectura de máquina de estados implementa…  ( 9 min )

“First, solve the problem. Then, write the code.” Larastan integrates PHPStan into Laravel for advanced static analysis. Detects bugs and type errors without running your code. Helps to improve maintainability, reliability, and developer confidence. Supports Laravel 9 and above, with different Larastan versions. Supports strict level-based analysis with customizable rules and baselines. Introduction Supported Laravel Versions Installing and Configuring Larastan Larastan Levels Breakdown Ignoring Errors Baseline File Laravel-Specific Rules Custom types Doc Use PHPStan plugin in PHPStorm FAQs Stats Interesting Facts Conclusion Larastan is a PHPStan wrapper that brings powerful static analysis capabilities to Laravel projects. It finds bugs, type mismatches, and dead code in your application …  ( 7 min )

When most people imagine Data Science, they picture building shiny machine learning models or crafting beautiful dashboards. if your data is messy, no model can save you. That’s why people say: “80% of a data scientist’s time is spent cleaning data.” And it’s not a joke. Missing values → blank cells, NaNs, or inconsistent entries. Duplicates → one user recorded multiple times. Outliers → extreme values like a salary of $1,000,000,000. Inconsistent categories → Nairobi, NBO, 254-Nairobi treated as different. Wrong data types → numbers stored as text. Here’s how I usually tackle some of these: import pandas as pd # Example dataset data = { "Name": ["Alice", "Bob", "Charlie", "Alice"], "Age": [25, None, 37, 25], "Salary": [50000, 60000, 1000000000, 50000], # notice the outlier "City": ["Nairobi", "NBI", "254-Nairobi", "Nairobi"] } df = pd.DataFrame(data) print("Before Cleaning:") print(df) # 1. Handle missing values df["Age"].fillna(df["Age"].median(), inplace=True) # 2. Drop duplicates df.drop_duplicates(inplace=True) # 3. Fix inconsistent categories df["City"] = df["City"].replace({"NBI": "Nairobi", "254-Nairobi": "Nairobi"}) # 4. Handle outliers (example: cap salaries above 200k) df["Salary"] = df["Salary"].apply(lambda x: min(x, 200000)) print("\nAfter Cleaning:") print(df) Before Cleaning: Name Age Salary City 0 Alice 25.0 50000 Nairobi 1 Bob NaN 60000 NBI 2 Charlie 37.0 1000000000 254-Nairobi 3 Alice 25.0 50000 Nairobi After Cleaning: Name Age Salary City 0 Alice 25.0 50000 Nairobi 1 Bob 25.0 60000 Nairobi 2 Charlie 37.0 200000 Nairobi Don’t ignore missing values, understand the why before filling/dropping. Standardize categories early to avoid “ghost” groups. Outliers may be errors or real rare events, investigate before deleting. A clean dataset can outperform a complex model trained on dirty data.  ( 6 min )

Early-stage startup founders live in constant motion such as pitching investors, refining products, and fighting for traction. In this hustle, customer relationships often take a back seat. Yet ignoring them early can be one of the costliest mistakes. Three reasons stand out: Acquisition costs are rising. Customer acquisition cost (CAC) for SaaS has jumped more than 60% in five years, making paid ads unsustainable. Investors expect clarity. By Seed or Series A, you need metrics like CAC, LTV, churn, and funnel conversion. Without a system in place, these numbers are messy or missing. That is why customer relationship management (CRM) must be seen not as software you buy later, but as the foundation of growth. Whether you’re in SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, or Energy, CRM ensures every lead is…  ( 8 min )

ℹ️ Re-posted from stripe.dev While working remotely and traveling from place to place, I noticed a recurring pattern. Every time you arrive in a new city, you rent an Airbnb or check-in to a hotel. Then you sign up for a gym and a co-working space. Payments for these services are all done electronically. But when it comes to access, you need a plastic card, a fob, or a physical key. This creates friction for everyone involved. You have to go pick it up, carry it around, hope you don’t lose it, and return it before leaving. From the business side, they need to pay someone to work the front desk to issue, track, and collect these access devices. This made me wonder, what if access was fully digital? Luckily, there is a better way that is gaining popularity. Instead of cards and keys, w…  ( 9 min )

A JavaScript engine is a program that converts JavaScript code into a Binary Language. Computers understand the Binary Language. Every web browser contains a JavaScript engine. For example, V8 is the JavaScript engine in Google Chrome. Let's dive in! Execution context: Execution Context is the environment in which JS code runs. It decides what variables and functions are accessible, and how the code executes. It has two types (Global & Function) and works in two phases (Memory Creation & Code Execution). Global Execution Context (GEC) This is created once when your script starts. It's the outermost context where: Global variables and functions are stored this refers to the global object (like window in browsers) Function Execution Context (FEC) When you call a function, a new context …  ( 9 min )

Every line feels like a step closer to building something cool. PythonZeroToHeroStudent  ( 5 min )

Hello everyone, I would like to share my experience of interviewing for the Meta E4 Software Engineer (Infrastructure Team) position in the US. Unfortunately, after so much effort, I was rejected, and I feel very discouraged and exhausted. I passed the phone screening (primarily reviewing the top 100 Meta interview questions). I used Hello Interview for intensive preparation on system design. I also participated in mentor-guided courses and conducted mock interviews. For this position, I studied from morning to night, truly giving it my all. *Round 1: Coding * The core idea of this question is to use recursion, or backtracking. First, determine the edge case: whether the string length is 0. When constructing the recursion, you need to define the boundary conditions for when to exit the re…  ( 7 min )

TL;DR Carousel posts are your secret weapon for storytelling on social—think multi-slide narratives that break down dates, locations, highlights and visuals without overwhelming your followers. This InDesign tutorial walks you through everything: setting up docs and grids, nailing Instagram’s crop, building structural elements, playing with type, images and color, creating style variants and exporting fast for social. By the end, you’ll be cranking out polished, scroll-stopping carousel posts in no time. Plus, you get handy downloads (course PDF, project assets) and an invite to the GDS Design Community for feedback, challenges and more creative vibes. Let’s get designing! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Zero Parades (Project C4) Preview: ZA/UM’s Latest Is A Spy Fantasy ZA/UM, the brilliant minds behind Disco Elysium, are cooking up Zero Parades (codename Project C4), a slick new spy-fantasy RPG that swaps philosophical ramblings for cloak-and-dagger intrigue. GameSpot’s first look teases the studio’s signature storytelling flair wrapped in stylish espionage—think twists, undercover ops and plenty of narrative flair. #zeroparades #gamespot Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Kirby Air Riders City Trial with Meta Knight We got hands-on at Gamescom 2025 for an unedited, off-screen run of City Trial playing as Meta Knight. You’ll see the intro, City Trial madness, and even the Stadium Oval Circuit Race all packed into one clip. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:05 City Trial Start 5:27 Stadium Oval Circuit Race #kirbyairriders #gameplay #gaming Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Hollow Knight: Silksong Off-Screen at gamescom 2025 Get hyped—Silksong is real, playable, and we’ve got a juicy 10-minute off-screen demo straight from gamescom 2025. Dive into two new levels, Moss Grotto and Deep Docks, as Hornet (the Hunter) weaves through winding corridors, lands slick platforming moves, and hunts down secrets hidden in the shadows. The highlight? A tense boss battle against the Moss Mother that proves Silksong’s combat is every bit as thrilling as the original. Between the eerie vibes of the grotto and the creaky docks, this peek shows off gorgeous art, smooth animations, and nonstop action. Can’t make it to Cologne? This sneak-peek will hold you over until the full release! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Managing students, courses, and faculty is one of the most common use cases for a Database Management System (DBMS). In this blog, we’ll walk through how to build a mini Student & Course Management System using SQL. By the end, you’ll learn: 🏫 Step 1: Creating the Database Let’s start by creating our database. CREATE DATABASE CollegeDB; 👩‍🎓 Step 2: Creating the Tables We’ll need 3 main tables: Students – to store student details Courses – to store course details Enrollments – to link students with courses Students Table -- Courses Table -- Enrollments Table (Relationship) 📝 Step 3: Inserting Data Let’s add some sample students and courses. -- Insert Students rahul@college.edu', '9876543210'), priya@college.edu', '9876501234'), amit@college.edu', '9876523456'); -- Insert Courses -- Enroll Students into Courses 🔍 Step 4: Querying the Database Now the fun part – let’s ask our database questions! Show all students Find all courses taken by Rahul Kumar Count how many students are in each department Find top performers (students with Grade 'A') ⚡ Step 5: Updating & Deleting Data Rahul changed his phone number? Let’s update it. UPDATE Students Want to remove a student completely? 🎯 Step 6: Why This System Matters This Student & Course Management System is not just a practice project — it’s the foundation of real-world college ERP systems. Colleges use it to manage admissions, courses, results, and fees. You can extend it with features like faculty details, attendance tracking, and exam results. Add a web or app interface and you’ve got a full-fledged college management software! 🚀 Final Thoughts We just built a mini college ERP system using SQL. You now know how to: This project is a perfect mini-project for college students in DBMS, SQL, or Software Engineering courses.  ( 7 min )

Hollow Knight: Silksong Preview – gamescom 2025 Hollow Knight: Silksong, Steam’s most wishlisted game, got its spotlight at gamescom 2025 with a demo featuring two contrasting stages: the breezy Moss Grotto and the punishing Deep Docks. Playing as Hornet instead of the Knight brings faster, sharper combat and fresh traversal tricks that shake up the familiar Metroidvania formula. From effortless platforming in the Grotto to near-heartattack moments in the Docks, Silksong delivers on its hype, balancing accessibility for newcomers with enough spike-filled challenges to satisfy series veterans. If you loved Hollow Knight’s brutal charm, get ready for hornet-stung thrills. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Seid live beim Tag-2-Stream der gamescom mit IGN und Xbox dabei – es gibt neue Einblicke und jede Menge Gaming-Action. Im Xbox-Showcase warten Highlights wie Ninja Gaiden, Overwatch 2, The Outer Worlds 2, Replaced und noch einige Überraschungen auf euch. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The Enigmatic 'this' Keyword in JavaScript JavaScript's 'this' keyword is a source of confusion for many developers, but unraveling its mysteries can lead to a deeper understanding of the language's inner workings. Global Scope When used in the global scope, 'this' refers to the global object, which in a browser is the window object. console.log(this === window); // true Object Methods Within an object method, 'this' refers to the object itself. const person = { name: 'John', greet() { return Hello, ${this.name}!; } }; console.log(person.greet()); // Hello, John! Constructors When used in a constructor function, 'this' refers to the instance being created. function Car(make) { this.make = make; } const myCar = new Car('Toyota'); console.log(myCar.make); // Toyota Event Handlers In event handlers, 'this' typically refers to the element that triggered the event. document.querySelector('button').addEventListener('click', function() { console.log(this.textContent); }); By understanding the various contexts in which 'this' is used, developers can harness its power to write more effective and efficient JavaScript code.  ( 5 min )

Intro In one of my previous posts, I wrote about features between Java LTS versions 21 and 17. Now, two years later (how!? Two years already!?), a new LTS version is scheduled for release on September 16, 2025 — Java 25. Today, it has moved into the "Final Release Candidate" phase, and the feature set is frozen. The vast majority of projects skip non-LTS releases and use Java LTS versions only. So, let's take a look at the features that the new LTS version (Java 25) delivers compared to the previous LTS version (Java 21). I will be using the following abbreviations for the feature states in the tables below: exp = Experimental inc[2|3|4|etc] = Incubator [2|3|4|etc] pre[2|3|4|etc] = Preview [2|3|4|etc] prod = Production w/d = Withdrawn Feature Java 21 Java 22 Java 23 Java 24 Java 25 …  ( 17 min )

Software development is often portrayed as a purely logical discipline, one where success is measured in clean code, robust frameworks, and seamless deployments. Yet, anyone who has spent time working on a team of developers knows that the human side of the profession is just as influential as the technical side. Emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, manage, and respond to emotions effectively—has become an increasingly relevant factor in shaping not just productivity but also workplace culture. Interestingly, many of the principles that underpin effective counselling can be applied to the software industry, and the Professional home at Bull Creek Counselling Centre offers valuable insights worth considering. Emotional Intelligence in the Tech Workplace Defining Emotional Inte…  ( 7 min )

Nano Banana offers a fresh approach to image editing with Google's advanced AI. It uses simple text prompts to handle complex changes, adding intelligence without heavy processing. This tool lets everyday users enhance photos right on their devices, simplifying creativity that once needed expert skills. At its core, Nano Banana stems from Google's AI innovations, blending vision-language tech with on-device capabilities. It has roots in tools like Imagen and Gemini, focusing on quick edits that don't rely on cloud servers. The system maps text inputs to image adjustments, making changes like swapping backgrounds or refining details straightforward. Key aspects include: Lightweight design for faster processing on phones and tablets Text-based commands to avoid manual masking Built-in refine…  ( 6 min )

If you've ever pushed a change to production and your browser stubbornly kept showing you the old version, you've experienced caching, probably not in a good way. HTTP caching is one of those topics that can seem deceptively simple ("it just stores stuff locally"), but the details matter. Done right, it makes sites feel lightning-fast and reduces server load. Done wrong, it causes confusing bugs and outdated resources to linger. This isn't a deep dive into every caching strategy, it's the quick, developer-focused overview I wish I had when I first started building for the web. At the end, you'll find resources for going deeper. Fetching resources over the network is slow and expensive, not just in terms of latency, but also in wasted bandwidth and server strain. Caching lets us store a…  ( 11 min )

I’ll be honest. Few things are more frustrating than solving a problem by reaching for a great package… only to realize the problem is still there. That was me last week, yelling at my API like it had just spoiled the finale of a Netflix show. I was using Spatie’s Laravel ResponseCache package. It’s rock solid, it works out of the box, and it’s built by people I trust. But here’s the kicker: I turned it on in production and suddenly my multilingual API was speaking one language only. The first request cached in English. Every Arabic request after that? Still English. So here’s what it took to fix it. I hope it will help some lost soul on the internet one day. Photo by Douglas Lopes on Unsplash Spatie’s ResponseCache builds cache keys from the host, normalized URI, HTTP method, and a suffix…  ( 6 min )

Read the original article：How to use Lottie JSON Animations in HarmonyOS with ArkTS? Implement lightweight and scalable Lottie animations in your HarmonyOS Next app using ArkTS with full control and best practices. Animation plays a crucial role in making mobile applications feel intuitive, responsive, and polished. But traditional frame-based or image-sequence animations can increase app size and drain system performance. Enter Lottie — a lightweight animation solution that allows you to export After Effects animations as JSON and render them natively in your HarmonyOS Next app using ArkTS. In this guide, you’ll learn: How yo set up and use Lottie in your HarmonyOS project How to play, pause, and control animations Best practices for performance and compatibility Practical use cases wher…  ( 6 min )

As developers, we spend weeks (sometimes months) training, fine-tuning, and deploying AI models. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Once they’re live… do we really own them? On most platforms, your AI ends up locked inside someone else’s infrastructure: Behind APIs, you don’t fully control Running on servers you don’t own Generating value that mostly flows back to the platform, not you That doesn’t feel like ownership. At haveto.com, we think your AI should be more than just code. Here’s how it works when you deploy AI directly on-chain with us: ✅ Your AI gets its own wallet → it earns every time it completes a task. ✅ On-chain identity → proof of ownership is transparent, forever. ✅ Portability → sell, lease, or license your AI like a real IP. This isn’t “another hosting service.” Deploy AI on-chain, earn directly from users, no middlemen. True IP protection — no one can copy-paste your model into their cloud. Cost efficiency — gas fees drop as usage grows (a real economy of scale). You’re not just pushing code anymore — you’re creating revenue-generating IP. AI runs directly on the blockchain (no third-party servers). Transparent + verifiable outputs (great for finance, healthcare, and other trust-heavy domains). Secure, scalable, and designed for real workloads. 1️⃣ Build your AI model in any language (Python, JS, Rust, we don’t force you into one). 💭 Question for the dev.to community: 👇 Let’s discuss. 🔗 haveto.com  ( 6 min )

When it comes to cloud migration, businesses are faced with a big decision: how to move their IT infrastructure and applications to the cloud. A cloud migration strategy allows companies to take advantage of flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. But before you dive in, it’s essential to understand the different strategies available for migrating to the cloud. These strategies are often referred to as the 7Rs of Cloud Migration Strategy. In this article, we’ll walk you through what each strategy involves, and how businesses of all sizes and technical levels can approach cloud migration. Simply put, cloud migration is the process of moving applications, data, and other business elements from on-premise servers (physical servers) to cloud infrastructure. It’s like relocating your office…  ( 11 min )

import asyncio import re import json import logging from enum import Enum from retry import retry from functools import partial from datetime import datetime from typing import Optional from traceback import format_exc from patchright.async_api import async_playwright, Frame from patchright.async_api import Error as PlaywrightError from utils.redisdb import redis_cli from config import env, config from other_spider.scheduler import scheduled_task from utils.spider_failed_alert import ErrorMonitor logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s') logger = logging.getLogger('Fuck CF') """ 基于https://github.com/Xewdy444/CF-Clearance-Scraper改造 """ class ChallengePlatform(Enum): """Cloudflare 挑战平台类型。""" JAVASCRIPT = "non-interactiv…  ( 7 min )

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HTTP status codes are like the server sending you a quick text back when you’re building websites or apps. Every time your browser or app asks for something, the server replies with a three-digit number that tells you if everything worked, something went wrong, or you need to do something else. Knowing these codes helps you fix problems faster, keep an eye on your app, and make sure it works reliably. Before we get started, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter! Get the latest tips, tools, and resources to level up your web development skills delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe here! In simple terms, HTTP status codes are the server’s way of replying to your browser, app, or other services. They’re like little signals that tell you what happened after your request. The first n…  ( 7 min )

When I first started attending conferences, I diligently tried to write down notes and publish them. It forced me to actively listen to the talks I was attending. With the number of conferences rising, I couldn't keep the rhythm. When I switched my career path to Developer Advocate, I drastically diminished the number of talks I attended in favor of the hallway track. As a result, the last conference "report" I wrote was JPrime's in 2022. This week, I was privileged to speak at DevOps Days Kansas City. The event was co-located with and part of KCDC. It was my first edition for both. As I'm returning to engineering, the number of conferences I'll attend in the near future will probably be very low, if not zero. Hence, I wanted to revive the tradition of note-taking, as well as give my opini…  ( 9 min )

I didn’t put this article at the start of your journey - in my opinion, it’s hard to choose where you’re going if you haven’t yet seen what the road looks like, what challenges lie ahead, or who you’ll be walking beside. Now that you’ve already explored some of the core ideas of cybersecurity ( threats, frameworks, ethics, risk) - it’s the perfect moment to step back and ask: What kind of security professional do I want to become? When most people hear the word "cybersecurity", they picture someone in a hoodie hammering away at a keyboard in a dark room. In reality, though, cybersecurity is much more than just hacking or stopping hackers. It’s a vast and constantly evolving field, made up of many disciplines - each with its own tools, challenges, and mindset. Think of it like a city - the…  ( 12 min )

Hi there 👋, I have just started a mentorship journey with my manager to enhance and level up my backend and system design skills. The first challenge on my plate: Uber Now, I'm actually not building the next Uber😅 but I’ll be breaking down how such a huge system works and how to make it scalable, reliable, and fun to learn from The Game Plan (REC 🎯) My mentor gave me a simple framework to guide my thinking: R = Requirements → What exactly should Uber do? E = Environment → Who’s using it, where, and under what conditions? C = Constraints → What limits (time, money, resources, etc.) affect the design? This little formula (REC) will help me avoid running wild with random ideas and instead focus on real engineering decisions. What I’ll Be Doing Over the next two weeks, I’ll: Break down Uber’s requirements, environment, and constraints. Sketch out an architecture design. Share updates through blog posts like this. Present the design to my mentor Why Blog About This? That’s it for Day 1. Stay tuned — it’s going to be fun breaking it all down! 🙌  ( 5 min )

Introduction In today’s digital era, databases play a crucial role in managing and organizing information efficiently. SQL (Structured Query Language) is the backbone of relational databases, enabling us to create, modify, and retrieve data in a structured way. This blog demonstrates a College Student & Course Management System using Oracle LiveSQL. Through a set of 10 SQL tasks — including DDL, DML, ALTER, constraints, functions, aggregate operations, JOINs, GROUP BY, views, and stored procedures — we will explore how to design and query relational databases effectively.Each query is explained with its purpose, making it easy for beginners to learn and practice SQL. Use Case Student table Courses table Enrollments table (Many-to-Many relationship) 1. DDL – Create Faculty Table CREATE TABL…  ( 7 min )

Developers love the rush of getting something working fast. A quick proof-of-concept, a few shortcuts, and suddenly you have something that looks ready. But moving vibe-coded prototypes straight into production is one of the fastest ways to sink a project. In the short term, it feels like you are saving time. In reality, you are borrowing from the future, and the interest rate on technical debt is brutal. Vibe coding is all about momentum. You write code quickly, often with AI-assisted tools or borrowed snippets, focusing on functionality over structure. It is perfect for early experiments, demos, and validating ideas. The problem is that vibe-coded systems are rarely built for: High concurrency Maintainability by a growing dev team Regulatory compliance Reliable performance under load …  ( 6 min )

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If you’ve spent any time in online communities, chances are you’ve stumbled across the Rice Purity Test — a questionnaire that has evolved into a cultural staple for measuring innocence-to-experience in a lighthearted way. One of the most accessible and modern implementations of this quiz is RicePurityTest.life. While most people see it as just a funny quiz, there are actually interesting technical and design decisions behind how sites like this are built and scaled. Let’s break down the experience from a developer’s perspective. 1. User Experience (UX) First From a frontend perspective, this likely means leveraging static rendering or lightweight frameworks (such as Next.js, React, or even vanilla HTML/CSS/JS) to keep the performance snappy. A site like this thrives when it loads in under…  ( 6 min )

Borderlands 4 RTX 5090 4K 60FPS Gameplay at Gamescom 2025 In this demo you play as Vex, a Level 20 Siren Vault Hunter, blasting through the Primordial Vault: Fadefields with an arsenal of crazy weapons and the ability to summon Reaper and Specter minions. The run culminates in an epic boss fight against the Primordial Guardian Inceptus, all captured at max settings in smooth 4K 60FPS on an NVIDIA RTX 5090. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

APIは現代のテクノロジーの「見えないつなぎ役」で、アプリ同士のデータや情報のやり取りを支えています。しかし、ゼロから安全でスケーラブルなAPIを作成するのは簡単ではありません。どこから始めるべきか悩むことも多いですよね。 このガイドでは、API開発の全プロセスを簡単に解説します。アイデアから設計、コーディング、デプロイに至るまで、実際のプロジェクト例を通して進めていきます。最終的には、プロダクション環境向けのAPIがどのように作られるかがしっかり理解できます。 例題プロジェクト：書評API シンプルで実践的な書評APIを作成します。これにより、ユーザーは以下の操作を行えます： 会員登録・ログイン 書籍検索 書評投稿・閲覧 Goodreads Liteのようなイメージですが、API設計と開発者に優しいアーキテクチャに重点を置いています。 1. 要件定義＆全体設計 コードを書く前に、システムがやるべきこと、そしてどう作るかを明確にします。 コア要件: ユーザーアカウントの作成とログイン 書籍のタイトルで検索 書評の投稿と閲覧 数千人規模のユーザーに対応 技術選定（理由付き）: フレームワーク: Spring Boot — REST API開発がスピーディで設計が明確 DB: PostgreSQL — 高い安定性を持つリレーショナルデータベース 認証: JWT — ステートレスで安全なトークン認証 アーキテクチャ: レイヤード — Controller（HTTP）→ Service（ビジネスロジック）→ Repository（データ） スケーラビリティ: ステートレス設計で水平スケール可能 💡 フロー例: 書評POSTリクエスト → REST Controller → Serviceでバリデーション → DBに保存 → 成功レスポンス 使用ツール: Google …  ( 6 min )

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Amortisation Explained Simply: How Your Loan Payments Are Split Between Interest and Principal When you take out a loan—whether it’s a mortgage, car loan, or personal loan—you’ll often hear the term “amortisation.” At first, it might sound like complicated financial jargon. But the idea is actually quite simple: amortisation is just the process of spreading out your loan repayments over time. Understanding amortisation is crucial because it shows you exactly how much of your monthly payment goes toward interest (the bank’s charge for lending you money) and how much reduces your principal (the actual amount you borrowed). Let’s break it down step by step. Principal: The original amount you borrow (say, \$200,000 for a home loan). Interest: The cost of borrowing, usually expressed as an a…  ( 6 min )

After my 4th semester, reality hit me like a truck: “oh crap, I need to get an internship.” I applied everywhere, gave interviews, fumbled half of them, got disappointed… and finally landed an offer. Which I refused. Out of pure confusion. Then, like the clown I was, I called them back, apologized, and somehow still got the internship. At first, I was excited. Corporate life looked shiny and glamorous in my head. I chose the Full Stack department, pumped to finally do “real dev work.” …And then reality smacked me again. The work? Mundane, boring tasks. The devs? Sitting at their desks from morning to evening like NPCs on repeat. Watching them, I thought: “Wait… is this going to be my whole life??” That’s when the depression arc kicked in. I couldn’t bring myself to work, couldn’t learn pro…  ( 6 min )

When was the last time you downloaded an app and deleted it within minutes because it crashed, froze, or simply didn’t feel reliable? You’re not alone-according to a 2023 TechRadar survey, 70% of users uninstall an app within a week if they encounter performance issues. That’s the brutal reality of the digital world: users have zero patience for buggy apps. This is exactly where mobile app test automation comes in. I still remember working on my first mobile project as a junior tester. It was a simple e-commerce app, and everything looked fine during manual testing. But once the app hit the real world—with hundreds of devices, OS versions, and unpredictable user behaviors-it fell apart. Cart errors, login glitches, and payment bugs all showed up within days. It was painful. That was my wak…  ( 8 min )

A system prompt that safeguards your system integrity, prevents regressions, and enforces safe engineering rules. Use at the start of each vibecoding session. Use this prompt at the start of every Replit session, especially if your agent starts: Regressing Looping Breaking working code Making mistakes Also useful if you’re asking: How do I safeguard core flows when vibecoding? Where do I log approved changes? How do I verify change impact? How do I add isolated features safely? What’s the role of stackshield.md? How to enforce safe engineering? How to validate dependencies before renaming files? Paste the system prompt into your Replit Agent setup. Run it whenever generating or modifying code. Let the agent evaluate requested changes before touching code. Outputs you should see: ✅ / ❗…  ( 6 min )

Hey friends 👋, Today I started the OverTheWire Bandit challenges — a playground where you learn real Linux + security skills by solving tiny puzzles. It felt like a game where each level teaches you one new “hacker move.” Here’s my journey from Level 0 to Level 4, explained like I’d tell a friend. At first, I had no idea what SSH was. After running man ssh, I learned: SSH (Secure Shell) lets you control another computer securely from far away. To connect to Bandit, I used: ssh -p 2220 bandit0@bandit.labs.overthewire.org # password: bandit0 This dropped me into another computer like stepping into a remote terminal. Boom 🎉, Level 0 cleared. I logged into bandit1 and ran: ls It showed a file, but its name started with a dash (-). That’s tricky, because most commands treat anything st…  ( 7 min )

Sending high-volume emails is common for large organizations. They need to reach employees, customers, or both. Some use mailing services like Mailchimp, SendGrid, or MailerLite. Others prefer to handle bulk emails in-house. If your organisation uses Microsoft 365, recent changes may affect you. Microsoft has introduced new restrictions on high-volume emails to improve security and system stability. As a result, many businesses are rethinking their email strategy. In this article, I’ll explore two Microsoft solutions for high-volume email: High Volume Email (HVE) – A built-in option within Microsoft 365. Azure Communication Services (ACS) – A cloud-based alternative for large-scale email campaigns. Let’s dive in. In April 2024 Microsoft introduced the High Volume Email (HVE) service. At th…  ( 7 min )

If you need to back up or move your MySQL data quickly, mysqldump is the tool for the job. It exports databases, tables, or just the schema into SQL scripts that can be restored anywhere. This guide shows how to use it with common examples and must-know options. mysqldump -u admin company > company_backup.sql mysql -u admin new_company data.sql mysqldump -u admin company --no-data > schema.sql mysqldump -u admin company --tables orders products > tables.sql -routines: Includes stored procedures -events: Exports event scheduler definitions -lock-tables: Locks during dump (default for MyISAM) -single-transaction: Faster, consistent backups for InnoDB -result-file: Use instead of > for better encoding on Windows By default, mysqldump writes to standard output. To save the dump to a file, use redirection like > dump.sql or the --result-file=dump.sql option. On Windows, it’s typically found under: Yes. Use --host (or -h) to specify the remote server's address. Ensure remote access is enabled and credentials are correctly provided. You need SELECT for tables, SHOW VIEW for views, and TRIGGER for triggers. Extra privileges may be required depending on options used. mysqldump is one of the most important tools in a MySQL user's toolkit. It’s ideal for quick dumps, full backups, or schema exports. With the right flags, you can ensure fast, consistent results every time. Prefer GUI? DbVisualizer lets you export entire databases in just a few clicks—perfect for those who want power without the CLI. Check out mysqldump: How to Backup and Restore MySQL Databases article for more info.  ( 21 min )

Inspired by @ihssmaheel and his guide to Rust for JavaScript developers I decided to start learning this general-purpose programming language from scratch. Of course, I do know other languages, but JavaScript is the one I’m using every day at work for years. I’ll share my progress with you in this beginners-oriented series. Before proceeding, here’s what I’m going to do: I plan to follow The Rust Programming Language, but in its forked version published by the Brown University. I chose to do so, because this one is more interactive than the original version, and I think it would be better for me. It’s also recommended by the language maintainers. I followed the official instructions about how-to install Rust on UNIX-like systems, so I just entered the following command, then I pressed [Ent…  ( 8 min )

Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit by Google that allows you to build Android, iOS, and web apps using a single codebase. In this guide, we’ll walk you through installing and setting up Flutter and creating your first simple app. 1. What is Flutter? Flutter uses the Dart programming language and is a widgets-based framework, which means the UI is fully customizable. Benefits: Single codebase → Android + iOS + Web Fast development → Hot Reload Beautiful UI → Material & Cupertino widgets 2. System Requirements Windows: Windows 10/11 Disk Space: 1.64 GB (Flutter SDK) RAM: 8 GB recommended Tools: PowerShell 5.0+, Git Mac: macOS (64-bit) Xcode (for iOS builds) Linux: Ubuntu 20+ Git, curl, unzip installed 3. Installing Flutter SDK Windows Example: Download the latest Flutter SDK from the offic…  ( 6 min )

So you’ve decided it’s finally time to get serious about interview prep. No more winging it, no more hoping the recruiter skips system design questions, no more “I’ll just figure it out during the interview” (spoiler: you won’t). You start Googling resources and bam, you stumble on Hello Interview, a relatively new platform promising to help you crush technical interviews with curated guides, mock interviews, and system design practice. But here’s the real question: Is Hello Interview worth it? Or is it just another subscription you’ll add to the pile, right next to your half-finished Udemy courses and that Pluralsight trial you forgot to cancel? I’ve been around the block, coding interviews, design interviews, and the endless grind of trying to find resources that actually stick. So let’s…  ( 8 min )

The CH9143 is an UART to BLE transceiver. CH9143BLE2U name. When a Central/Master is connected it will have two characteristic (channels) one for reading (Notifications) and other for writing. The board is from WeAct: https://github.com/WeActStudio/WeActStudio.CH9143_BLE2USB2UART The chip contains two modes that can be set through Low/High levels: Master and Slave modes (BLE_MODE pin in IC). The master setting only works to pair with other CH9143 / CH9140 / CH9141 creating a point to point serial communication. If don't find any other device to pair in the first seconds after powered, it will just go into Slave mode. AT Mode (AT pin in IC) this allows to set the chip in AT mode so from UART can be send AT commands to set some settings like device MAC, paired device MAC, TX Power or UART s…  ( 8 min )

So you’ve decided to stop doomscrolling and actually learn something online. Nice. You fire up Google, type in “best online courses,” and suddenly two names dominate your screen: edX vs Coursera. But here’s the real question: which one actually helps you learn something useful, and not just collect another PDF certificate you’ll forget to add on LinkedIn? I’ve tried them both (usually while over-caffeinated and under-slept), so let’s break it down. edX It feels a lot like traditional education went online. Courses are structured, professors are legit, and the branding screams “serious student vibes.” Coursera It’s more of a mix: part academic, part career-focused. Want to learn AI? You can take Andrew Ng’s legendary Machine Learning course (still a rite of passage for devs). Want a Googl…  ( 8 min )

If you’re building a new product, website, or app, choosing the right content management approach can save you a lot of time and scaling issues later. Traditional CMS platforms like WordPress work well initially but can limit flexibility as your needs grow. This is where Headless CMS comes in. What is a Headless CMS? A Headless CMS is a content management system where the backend (content storage) is separated from the frontend (your website or app). Instead of using built-in themes, you connect your CMS to frameworks like Next.js, React, or Vue.js via APIs. Benefits for Startups & Developers Flexibility: Design your frontend exactly how you want without CMS restrictions. Scalability: Your content can be reused across websites, apps, and other platforms. Faster Development: Developers can use modern frameworks and workflows. Future-Proof: Since the frontend and backend are decoupled, you can upgrade or replace one without breaking the other. Popular Headless CMS Options Here are some beginner-friendly and powerful Headless CMS platforms to explore: Sanity.io – Great for real-time collaboration and flexible APIs. Builder.io – Visual editor combined with headless CMS features. Contentful – A popular enterprise-ready CMS. When to Use Headless CMS? If your project needs custom frontend, supports multiple platforms (web + mobile), or requires high scalability, then headless CMS is a strong choice. Startups benefit because it avoids lock-in and allows teams to grow their tech stack over time. Pro Tip Pair your Headless CMS with frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js for smooth rendering and SEO-friendly performance. Note: If you’re a startup or developer exploring headless CMS solutions, working with an experienced web development company can make the integration process much easier. Companies like RW Infotech specialize in modern development stacks and headless CMS implementation. https://www.rwit.io/service/web-development  ( 6 min )

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1. Background PromQL Copilot, built on Alibaba Cloud Observability platform infrastructure (SLS and CMS) and the Dify framework, implements an end-to-end closed loop from natural language understanding, knowledge graph, query generation, to execution verification. The system delivers comprehensive functionality, including PromQL generation, interpretation, diagnosis, and metric recommendation, and has been deployed in the CloudMonitor console and observability MCP service. This provides users with an intelligent monitoring query experience, empowering enterprises to lower the O&M threshold and improve AIOps capabilities. 2. Challenges and Solutions of Generating PromQL from Natural Language Polysemantic Resolution: The Contradiction Between Ambiguity of Natural Language and Certainty of Pr…  ( 11 min )

Highlights from our panel at Google Dev Group Mons with Julia Undeutsch, Emma Dawson, and Laura Wissiak on how companies can create truly inclusive products. Originally published on my LinkedIn. Read a structured version here or listen to the space recording on X. Designers must embed accessibility into the blueprint. Skipping accessibility early costs far more later—both financially and legally. Every product should be inclusive; start with the disabilities most common in your user base. Aim for iterative improvement, not a mythical “100 % accessible” finish line. Julia Undeutsch – Accessibility strategist, known for her hands‑on design audits. Emma Dawson – Product lead, champion of cost‑effective, inclusive design. Laura Wissiak – User Experience Researcher for assistive technolo…  ( 6 min )

What is an SIEM Tool? The acronym for a security information and event management technology is SIEM. This cybersecurity solution gathers and tracks logs from all of an organization's IT systems to assist in identifying, evaluating, and responding to security threats. What it accomplishes: compiles information from servers, firewalls, endpoints, apps, cloud services, and other sources. Events that are related—looks for suspicious patterns or abnormalities in data (such as repeated unsuccessful login attempts or odd data transfers). Security teams are alerted when possible threats are identified. Aids in compliance: By keeping and examining security logs, it helps adhere to regulations such as ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) is a comp…  ( 13 min )

SurrealDB: shiny newcomer, low-level database, or both? SurrealDB is admittedly a pretty shiny database. It's built in Rust, a programming language that has just barely hit the 10-year mark since it hit version 1.0. A good deal of attention is paid to the website and brand design, and the official Surrealist app is not only slick but even capable of visualizing data as an interconnected net of records. This blog post goes into further detail on how this graph visualization works, leading to output like the following that lets you see which European countries belong to which intranational groups. But the other side of being a database written in a low-level language like Rust is that you can compile it to machine code with a single command and do everything you want with it on the comman…  ( 21 min )

🚀Top 15 API Marketplaces Revealed—Find Out Where Developers Are Monetizing Big Fallon Jimmy ・ Aug 21 #webdev #programming #ai #beginners  ( 5 min )

🚀 My Journey with SQL on Oracle LiveSQL | Assignment Practice As part of my DBMS assignment, I decided to go hands-on with Oracle LiveSQL and practice real-world SQL queries. What started as just another task turned into an exciting journey of creating tables, inserting data, altering structures, and running some powerful queries. Let me walk you through my experience! 🏗 Step 1: Creating Tables I began with three main tables: Students – to store student details Courses – to hold course information Enrollments – to manage the many-to-many relationship between students and courses CREATE TABLE Students ( CREATE TABLE Courses ( CREATE TABLE Enrollments ( 📸 Screenshot proof of successful table creation: ✍️ Step 2: Altering & Inserting Data Next, I added a Phone Number column to the Students table and inserted some sample data. ALTER TABLE Students ADD (PhoneNo VARCHAR2(10)); INSERT INTO Students (StudentID, Name, Dept, DOB, Email) VALUES alice@example.com'), bob@example.com'), charlie@example.com'); 📸 Screenshot proof of inserted rows: I queried all student names in uppercase and calculated the length of their email IDs: SELECT UPPER(Name) AS StudentName, LENGTH(Email) AS EmailLength ✅ Output: STUDENTNAME EMAILLENGTH 📸 Screenshot of results: I also tried aggregate functions to calculate the average credits of courses and the total number of students: SELECT AVG(Credits) AS AvgCredits, COUNT(*) AS TotalStudents 📸 Screenshot output: 💡 Key Takeaways SQL is more powerful than it looks – even small queries give deep insights. Working with constraints (PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, UNIQUE, CHECK) is essential for maintaining data integrity. Oracle LiveSQL is a fantastic tool for learning + testing SQL without needing local installation. 🎯 What’s Next? This was just the beginning! My next steps will include: JOIN queries to link Students and Courses. GROUP BY with HAVING for department-wise insights. Views & Stored Procedures to wrap logic neatly. Stay tuned for Part 2 of my SQL journey 🔥  ( 6 min )

Overview This project provides a guide on how to deploy a simple item manager using a serverless architecture. At the heart of serverless computing with AWS sits the AWS Lambda, which allows you to forget about server or infrastructure management and provisioning. AWS Lambda is a service that lets you run code without having to manage servers. So in a nutshell, AWS handles your compute processes while you provide the code. In our project, we are going to make use of the following AWS services to deploy our simple item manager application: AWS Lambda Amazon API Gateway Amazon DynamoDB AWS Amplify On the AWS Management Console, you search for Lambda and then choose "Create Function" Deploy your code in the editor provided. On the AWS Management Console, you search for DynamoDB and then…  ( 8 min )

React has rapidly become one of the most popular JavaScript libraries for building modern, dynamic, and scalable user interfaces. Created and maintained by Facebook, React simplifies the process of developing complex applications by breaking down the UI into reusable components. This component-driven architecture, combined with its efficiency and flexibility, makes React an essential skill for developers who want to thrive in the modern web development landscape. This comprehensive guide, Mastering React Tutorial: A Complete Guide for Developers, is designed to help you gain a solid understanding of React, whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your existing skills. In this blog, we will walk through the fundamentals of React, its core concepts, advanced techniques, and bes…  ( 8 min )

In the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, APIs have transformed from simple connectors to essential building blocks of modern software architecture. These powerful interfaces silently power the seamless experiences we've come to expect from our favorite applications. But where can developers find these digital treasures? And how can API creators ensure their innovations reach the right audience? The answer lies in API marketplaces – the bustling digital bazaars where API supply meets demand. Imagine a vibrant marketplace where instead of fruits and vegetables, developers shop for functionalities and services. API marketplaces serve as these digital crossroads, connecting creators with consumers in an ecosystem designed to foster innovation. These platforms don't just list APIs – they prov…  ( 12 min )

What is Pub/Sub? Publish/Subscribe (pub/sub) is a messaging pattern where publishers send messages without knowing who will consume them, and subscribers receive messages without knowing who produced them. A broker (like Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, Redis) usually sits in the middle to handle message delivery. This decoupling allows systems to communicate asynchronously and scale independently. Pub/Sub solves several common problems in distributed systems: Decoupling – Publishers don’t need to know subscribers. Scalability – Multiple subscribers can process messages independently. Reliability – Messages are queued until consumed (depending on broker). Flexibility – One message can be delivered to many subscribers (fanout). When Pub/Sub? Use pub/sub when: You want event-d…  ( 6 min )

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I finally came to a decision about dropping out of school, and I officially did it yesterday. Now, I'm starting to study Lua scripting again and plan to make it my career.  ( 5 min )

Your Solution 1 (Dynamic Stylesheet Injection) is excellent and definitely enterprise-grade! Here’s why it’s a strong approach, along with some enhancements to make it even more robust: Strengths: No DOM manipulation - Doesn’t touch existing elements Automatic application - CSS engine handles lazy-loaded elements automatically Performance efficient - Single style injection vs multiple DOM queries Clean rollback - Simple removal of style tag reverts everything Maintainable - All styling logic in one place Browser-optimized - Leverages native CSS cascade Here’s an improved version with better practices: clientModelHelpers.handleIdVerificationValues = function(attributes) { var context = this; var client = context.client; var field = Object.keys(attributes)[0]; if (field !…  ( 7 min )

Why This Post? When I first built my Bitcoin CLI wallet in Rust, it worked — but it was stuck in the past. 1...), which meant: Higher fees 💸 Slower confirmations 🐢 No Lightning Network ⚡ support Then I integrated SegWit (Segregated Witness), and everything changed: 35% cheaper, more secure, and finally ready for the Lightning era. In this post, I’ll break down: What SegWit really does (without the fluff) How I implemented it in Rust step-by-step Real-world results (performance, fees, and UX) What this unlocks next (Lightning, Taproot, and beyond) If you’re building wallets, apps, or just curious about Bitcoin internals, this is your practical roadmap to SegWit. SegWit is a Bitcoin upgrade (2017) that separates witness data (signatures) from the main transaction. Why it matters: Fixes t…  ( 6 min )

But here’s the reality: as business ecosystems become more real-time and API-driven, EDI on its own often struggles to keep up. Why Traditional EDI Falls Short While EDI is reliable, it wasn’t built for the modern pace of business. Companies often face: Integration delays — onboarding new trading partners can take weeks. High costs — managing legacy VANs and middleware eats into budgets. Lack of real-time visibility — data often lags, leading to shipment errors or delayed payments. According to Gartner, 60% of organizations still rely on legacy EDI systems, but more than half plan to modernize their B2B integration stack within the next 3 years. APIs as the Next Step APIs don’t replace EDI entirely—but they enhance it. Modern B2B networks now combine EDI’s structure with API’s speed and flexibility. This hybrid approach ensures compliance while enabling real-time data exchange. Benefits include: Faster onboarding of trading partners. Instant updates on order statuses and shipments. Lower integration maintenance costs. The Rise of Cloud-Native EDI Platforms Instead of building and maintaining complex EDI infrastructure in-house, companies are turning to cloud-native EDI solutions. These platforms provide: Plug-and-play integrations. Automated validation of EDI messages. Real-time monitoring and error handling. This shift allows IT teams to focus less on firefighting and more on strategic initiatives. Platforms like ORDERFUL are helping businesses make this transition with flexible, API-first EDI solutions. Final Thought EDI isn’t dead—it’s evolving. The future of B2B integration lies in hybrid ecosystems where APIs and EDI coexist seamlessly. Companies that adapt now will be positioned to thrive in an increasingly digital supply chain.  ( 6 min )

🎓 College Student & Course Management System with SQL (Step by Step) Managing students, courses, and faculty is one of the most common real-world scenarios in colleges and universities. In this blog post, we’ll design and implement a College Student & Course Management System using Oracle SQL. We’ll go through 10 practical SQL tasks that will help you strengthen your skills: By the end, you’ll have a mini student management system that can be extended for larger projects. 🏗 Database Schema We start with three core tables: 👨‍🎓 Students → Stores student details 📚 Courses → Stores course information 📝 Enrollments → Many-to-many relationship (students taking multiple courses) And later, we’ll add Faculty. 🚀 Implementation – Step by Step 2️⃣ Insert Students ramana123@gmail.com'); INSERT …  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone! 👋 I’ve been working on a personal project and finally launched my own website. https://uuidguidgenerator.com/ Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback! 💬  ( 5 min )

Monitoring is crucial for maintaining healthy, performant, and reliable infrastructure, especially as systems grow in complexity. Two tools—Prometheus and Grafana—have become industry standards for metrics collection and visualization. In this article, you'll learn how to set up Prometheus and Grafana from scratch, scrape targets, build dashboards, and apply best practices—all with practical steps and code snippets. Prometheus: Open-source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit, designed for reliability and scalability. It collects metrics via HTTP and stores time-series data. Grafana: Visualization and analytics platform that works seamlessly with time-series databases like Prometheus. It lets you build real-time, customizable dashboards. Application and server monitoring Infrastructure …  ( 7 min )

Structuring an Angular app may seem straightforward at first-just put components in one folder, services in another, and models in their own. But as projects grow, that neat separation can quickly turn into a maze of files. Reflecting on a recent project, I realized how much time I wasted bouncing between folders just to make a small change in one feature. That’s when I decided to shift from the type-based structure to a feature-based design-and it completely changed how I build and maintain Angular apps. In this post, I’ll walk you through why this shift clicked for me, the challenges it solved, and how it makes apps more modular and scalable. 🛠️ Challenges with Type-Based Structure /components /services /models But real-world development quickly exposed its flaws: Scattered Logic…  ( 6 min )

Documentation That Scales: Building Knowledge Systems for Growing Dev Agencies Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Aug 21 #documentation #webdev #productivity #opensource  ( 5 min )

Documentation That Scales: Building Knowledge Systems for Growing Dev Agencies Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Aug 21 #documentation #webdev #productivity #opensource  ( 5 min )

Documentation That Scales: Building Knowledge Systems for Growing Dev Agencies Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Aug 21 #documentation #webdev #productivity #opensource  ( 5 min )

It was 3 AM when Jake's phone buzzed. The client payment system was down, and the only developer who understood the custom API integration had left the company two weeks ago. No documentation. No comments. Just 47 files of unorganized code and a growing pile of frustrated customer support tickets. Does it sound familiar? If you are running a growing dev agency, you have lived through this nightmare. Perhaps you're a senior developer fielding endless "quick questions" at all hours. Here's the uncomfortable truth: How many times has your agency lost critical knowledge when someone quit? If these questions hit close to home, you're not alone. The documentation crisis is silently killing productivity in development agencies worldwide. But here's the good news—there's a systematic way to fix …  ( 10 min )

In the fast-evolving web landscape of 2025, optimizing HTML for both performance and security is key to delivering fast, reliable, and safe user experiences. Well-structured, clean, and secure HTML not only speeds up page load times but also protects your site and users from common vulnerabilities. Here’s a comprehensive guide to best practices for optimizing your HTML with a focus on performance and security. Employ meaningful tags like , , , , and to clearly define your page structure. Semantic markup helps browsers understand and render content faster while improving SEO and accessibility. Minimize unnecessary nesting and avoid redundant wrapper elements. A simpler DOM tree means less memory use and faster rendering. Flatten your HTML structure where…  ( 7 min )

Want to level up your social media game? This InDesign tutorial shows you how to build scroll-stopping carousel posts from scratch—think setting up docs and grids, nailing your Instagram crop area, and working with type, images, colour and layouts so each slide pops. You’ll breeze through structural elements, create style permutations, and learn quick-export tricks to upload your designs in a flash. Bonus goodies include a downloadable course PDF, project folder assets, handy timestamps for every step, and a free invite to the GDS Design School community where you can swap feedback, join design challenges and hang out with fellow creatives. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

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Virtual Machine Types Choosing the right VM family in GCP can save cost and boost performance. General Purpose E2 → Cost-optimized (Web serving, Dev/Test) N2/N2D → Balanced (Enterprise apps, DBs, Web & App serving) T2D (Tau) → Scale-out optimized (Best price/performance for scale-out workloads) Workload Optimized C2 → Compute optimized (HPC, Gaming, Scientific modeling) M2 → Memory optimized (SAP HANA, real-time analytics, in-memory DBs) A2 → Accelerator optimized (ML, HPC, GPU-heavy workloads) 💡 Rule of thumb: 👉 Use E2/N2 for general apps, GCE Machine Families GCE - Machine Types We can choose machine type based on CPU, Memory and Disk needed for us. As number of vCPU’s increases accordingly memory, disk and networking sizes increase Custom Machine Types: We can configure our Customized Machine Type Desired vCPU Cores Desired Memory Desired GPU If predefined machine types doesn’t match our workload needs we can create a VM with custom machine type This feature is available for specific Machine families only General Purpose: E2, E2 shared-core, N2, N2D, N1 Billed per vCPUs and memory provisioned What is GPU ? Graphics Processing Unit Where do you use GPUs? Graphic Intensive workloads Machine Learning Scientific Computing (Math Intensive) 3D Visualization How to use GPUs in GCP GCE ? Machine Family: GPU Boot Disk: Use Deep Learning Linux OS for supporting GPUs Which machine families support GPUs? N1 (general-purpose) - Attach the GPU to the VM during, or after VM creation A3, A2, and G2 (accelerator-optimized) - GPUs are automatically attached when you create the VM You can add GPU to preemptible and Spot VM Instances GPUs and host maintenance VMs with attached GPUs cannot live migrate and must stop for host maintenance events GPUs and block storage You can add Local SSDs to VMs that have GPUs attached Not all GPU types support Local SSDs  ( 6 min )

How I Use AI to Learn Faster Than Ever Before Jaideep Parashar ・ Aug 21 #ai #learning #tutorial #discuss  ( 5 min )

Thinking about switching from Java to Go? The biggest wins aren’t fancy frameworks — it’s the everyday differences that change how you design and debug. Here are 6 I’ve found most valuable: 👉 Full breakdown (with Java↔Go side‑by‑side examples): https://levelup.gitconnected.com/6-steps-to-a-smooth-start-with-go-for-java-engineers-2025-c5d3686b6cb4  ( 5 min )

One of the biggest myths about learning is that you need endless hours to master new skills. I’ve read over 1,500 books in the last 15 years, but nothing has accelerated my learning like using AI as a personal learning assistant. Here’s my system. 1️⃣ Summarise Smarter, Not Harder Instead of slogging through 300 pages, I use ChatGPT to: Summarise key chapters Highlight arguments and counterarguments Create mind maps 💡 Prompt: “Summarise [article/book/paper] into 5 bullet points, 2 examples, and 1 key action takeaway.” 2️⃣ Turn Notes Into Action Most people stop at highlights. I turn notes into checklists and exercises with AI. 💡 Prompt: “From these notes, create a 7-day action plan to apply the concepts in real life.” This way, learning becomes practice — not just theory. 3️⃣ Debate With AI When I don’t fully understand a topic, I argue with ChatGPT. “Act as a skeptic. Challenge my understanding of [topic] with 5 tough questions. Then help me refine my answers.” This forces deeper clarity and confidence. 4️⃣ Create Learning Systems I build structured learning plans with AI, like: Weekly reflection exercises Project-based challenges 📂 Resource: On the ReThynk AI YouTube Channel, I share live tutorials on how to design these AI-powered learning systems. 5️⃣ Teach Back What I Learn The fastest way to know if you’ve learned something? Teach it. 💡 Prompt: “Pretend you’re a 15-year-old beginner. Ask me 5 questions about [topic], and help me refine my explanations if they’re unclear.” Tools I Use Alongside AI Notion + AI → Smart knowledge management Readwise → Sync highlights from books/articles ChatGPT → Tutor, coach, and challenger ReThynk AI Templates & Frameworks → My pre-designed learning structures ReThynk AI Magazine → Curated AI & business insights (currently free on our website) Final Thought In a noisy world, the advantage doesn’t go to those who consume more — it goes to those who learn faster and apply smarter. 📌 Next Post: “5 Mistakes People Make with ChatGPT Prompts” — and how to avoid them.  ( 7 min )

“Encryption is slow, HTTPS can’t be high‑speed.” 💡 Turns out, the bottleneck isn’t the math — it’s handshakes and memory copies. Here’s what I did to make a single 1U Go server push 70–80 Gbps over HTTPS: 👉 Full story with practical steps here: https://levelup.gitconnected.com/https-at-full-speed-in-2025-with-go-f6bbf94935cf  ( 5 min )

Go’s new JSON stack landed in 2025 — but what really changed, and do you need to rewrite your code? Here’s the short version: •✅ Your old Marshal/Unmarshal still works (no big migration) MarshalWrite, UnmarshalRead for direct I/O jsontext.Encoder/Decoder inline, format:DateOnly, unknown) Think of JSON v2 as a tightened toolkit: same foundations, but with better defaults, streaming, and performance. 👉 Full breakdown with practical examples here: https://levelup.gitconnected.com/json-in-2025-what-actually-changed-in-v2-and-how-to-use-it-27d99efc5fcb  ( 5 min )

High‑throughput Go services often choke not on logic, but on allocation churn + GC scans. That’s where arenas come in: I share 3 real‑world patterns I use arenas for: 👉 Full breakdown with code https://levelup.gitconnected.com/request-scoped-speed-go-arenas-explained-2025-ac9dae78889e  ( 5 min )

In this post, I share my 100-Hour Rule - how I structure every minute of hunting into focused phases, avoid the sunk cost trap, and boost my chances of finding high-value vulnerabilities while staying ready for the next big target. Heloo there, fellow hackers, security enthusiasts, and aspiring bounty hunters! If you've ever dived into the world of bug bounties, you know it's a thrilling mix of detective work, technical wizardry, and sheer persistence. But after three solid years grinding in this space - submitting reports, dealing with triages, and celebrating those occasional payouts - I've honed a simple yet powerful productivity hack that keeps me good and maintained. I call it the 100-Hour Rule, and it's become my go-to strategy for maximizing impact while dodging the burnout that's …  ( 11 min )

Curiosity about real-world cyberattacks-like how huge botnets for DDoS attacks form-pushed me beyond the classroom. The only way to really learn was to spin up my own honeypot and watch the attackers come at me. To reach my goal, I started out with Cowrie, then later moved on to Dionaea and integrated everything with Splunk + Tailscale. The first priority was security, so I moved the SSH port into the 53,000 range and set up Tailscale VPN to give my laptop a stable IP and restrict access. I began with small Cowrie experiments, which went surprisingly smoothly aside from some networking and config hiccups. That success gave me the confidence to step up to Dionaea — a bigger challenge. Permissions became less of a roadblock thanks to what I’d learned with Cowrie, but getting Dionaea to log …  ( 6 min )

Ever wondered why appending to one slice suddenly mutates another? Or why your nil vs empty slice checks sometimes bite back? In Go, a slice isn’t magic — it’s just a tiny descriptor: :len:len) 👉 Full breakdown with practical code: https://levelup.gitconnected.com/understand-go-slices-once-and-for-all-2025-e146d05eb2b6  ( 5 min )

using System; namespace Study { internal class Program { static void Main() { int varA = 10, varB = 20, varC = 35; int total = varA + varB + varC; int count = 3; double average = (double)total / count; if (average == 20) { Console.WriteLine("average == 20"); } else if (average > 20) { Console.WriteLine("average > 20"); } else { Console.WriteLine("average < 20"); } Console.Write("average: " + average); } } }  ( 5 min )

TravelMate AI: Real-Time AI Travel Planner Powered by Redis Stack Sumeet Naik ・ Aug 9 #redischallenge #devchallenge #database #ai  ( 5 min )

Originally published at https://www.nocobase.com/en/blog/4-no-code-tools-to-build-ticketing-system. On Reddit, discussions around IT ticketing systems often reveal a common challenge: finding the right balance between simplicity, flexibility, and cost. One sysadmin running IT operations solo at a small office said: “I'm looking for the best open-source IT ticketing system to self-host for a SOHO. It needs to include asset management, LDAP integration for user population, and self-service ticket submission for customers. I'm the only operator.” An IT team from an SME shared:： “We’re finally replacing our outdated ticketing system. We want something modern, easy to implement, and automation-friendly — but there are just too many options, and the pricing varies wildly. We don’t know where to…  ( 8 min )

The Mythical Vibe-Month: Vibe Coding, Context Engineering, and the Future of AI Dev Tools Sarah Guthals, PhD ・ Aug 21 #programming #ai #contextengineering #vibecoding  ( 5 min )

I recently tried Dyad.sh, and it blew me away. No cloud lock-in, no subscription tiers—just a clean, fast, local app you control. Built by a former Google engineer, the setup is effortless and everything runs securely on your machine. No server sync, no external account needed. Ultimate freedom. Ready to own your workflow? Read more → https://oksurya.com/best-alternative-for-v0-lovable-cursor-fully-local-dyad-sh/  ( 5 min )

In The Mythical Man-Month, Fred Brooks famously wrote: The magic of myth and legend has come true in our time. One types the correct incantation on a keyboard, and a display screen comes to life, showing things that never were nor could be. In 1975, that was programming itself; type the right sequence of symbols and something new appeared. Today, we’re living through a new version of that magic. With large language models, you don’t even need the exact incantation. A vague prompt - a vibe - can conjure up working code. It feels like we’ve entered what I like to call The Mythical Vibe-Month: a world where AI gives us the illusion of infinite acceleration. But here’s the rub: magic without context is messy. “Vibe coding” works beautifully in demos, toy projects, and small scripts. But in pro…  ( 8 min )

The Idea Last year, I had my “degen” phase — three months where I spent almost every day staring at charts, checking token lists, watching crypto YouTubers, following KOLs, and joining Telegram communities with people all over the world. It was stressful, but exciting. The speed of memecoins is insane. News happens anywhere in the world and, before it hits a major outlet, a token is already live on Pumpfun. After trading and following these communities for a while, I realized it wasn’t for me. Still, as someone who loves internet culture, memes, and crypto in general, I kept watching the space daily, even if I wasn’t trading anymore. But one thing kept bugging me: good tools for traders were missing. The space feels rigged. KOLs, whales, and scammers have all the advantages, whil…  ( 8 min )

Thin-Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Displays (TFT LCDs) have become an essential component in modern technology, appearing in everything from smartphones, laptops, and tablets to industrial panels, automotive dashboards, and medical devices. Their combination of high resolution, fast response times, and vibrant color reproduction has made them a standard in display technology. In this article, we will take a deep dive into TFT LCDs, exploring their operating principles, structural layers, and the unique function each layer provides in producing high-quality images. At its core, a TFT LCD is an active-matrix display, which offers a significant improvement over traditional passive-matrix displays. Each pixel is controlled individually by a thin-film transistor (TFT), acting as an electronic …  ( 7 min )

Method 1: Create branch from main, then switch git branch main git checkout Method 2: Create and switch in one command git checkout -b main Method 3: Using newer git switch command git switch -c main Examples: # Create a new feature branch from main git checkout -b feature-user-authentication main # Create a bug fix branch from main git switch -c fix-login-issue main # Create a hotfix branch from main git checkout -b hotfix-critical-bug main  ( 5 min )

“The tools we use have a profound (and devious!) influence on our thinking habits, and, therefore, on our thinking abilities.” — Edsger W. Dijkstra Every once in a while, a tool quietly appears that makes you wonder: How did I ever live without this? Think of it as VS Code’s cousin who carries a Swiss Army knife in their pocket—always ready to help, whether you’re decoding Base64, generating GUIDs, or beautifying JSON. 🔧 What is DevToys? DevToys brands itself as the “Swiss Army knife for developers”, and it lives up to the hype. Instead of juggling multiple websites for everyday tasks, DevToys bundles them all into a single, offline, no-nonsense desktop app. Here are just a few gems inside: ✅ JSON/YAML prettifiers ✅ Base64/URL encoders & decoders ✅ Regex testing playground ✅ GUID/UUID gen…  ( 6 min )

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Technical debt isn't just a developer problem—it's a business problem with a real price tag. Let's break down what technical debt actually costs a typical 10-developer team: Developer Time Breakdown: Average developer salary: $120K Total cost (including benefits/overhead): $180K per developer Team cost: $1.8M annually Time Allocation Research Shows: 23% of developer time spent on technical debt (StripeReport 2023) 17% on debugging production issues 40% total "maintenance" vs. feature development The $180K Annual Loss: $1.8M × 40% maintenance time = $720K Minus necessary maintenance (20%) = $360K excess Conservative estimate of recoverable waste: $180K But that's just the beginning... Technical debt compounds like financial debt. Teams that don't address it see: Velocity Decay: 15% slower feature delivery year-over-year Quality Tax: 60% more production incidents Developer Churn: 40% higher turnover in teams with high tech debt Smart engineering leaders are now tracking: Technical debt velocity (issues resolved vs. introduced) Feature delivery time trends Production incident root cause analysis Traditional approaches (quarterly "tech debt sprints") fail because: They're reactive, not proactive They compete with feature work for priority They require expensive developer time Forward-thinking teams are exploring automation: Automated code quality enforcement AI-powered refactoring suggestions Continuous debt remediation How much is technical debt costing your team? Try this quick calculation: (Team Size × $180K) × (% Time on Maintenance - 20%) = Annual Tech Debt Cost Share your results in the comments—you might be surprised by the number. What strategies has your team used to tackle technical debt? I'm always looking for new approaches to this age-old problem.  ( 6 min )

Teks ini beberapa hasil dari generatif AI Bahasa Earl adalah bahasa pemrograman yang mudah dipelajari dengan sintaks yang intuitif. Dalam tutorial ini, kita akan belajar cara membuat dan menggunakan: Fungsi (membuat blok kode yang dapat dipanggil berulang) Percabangan dengan jika dan jikaLainnya Mengatur nilai dengan atur Menampilkan hasil dengan tampilkan Fungsi adalah blok kode yang diberi nama dan dapat dipanggil kapan saja dengan memberikan argumen. Sintaks mendefinisikan fungsi fungsi namaFungsi(param1, param2) ( -- Blok kode fungsi -- tampilkan param1; tampilkan param2; ) fungsi diikuti oleh nama fungsi dan parameter dalam tanda kurung. Blok kode fungsi dibuka dengan tanda kurung ( dan ditutup dengan ). Di dalam blok fungsi, kamu bisa menulis kode Earl lainnya. jika Digunaka…  ( 6 min )

ChatGPT 5 was released on August 7, 2025 and like many others, I wanted to figure out the best way to talk to it. Social media is full of tips, and I wanted to write this guide in a way that everyone can test it out for themselves, rather than following anything blindly. Think of it like meeting someone new. You don’t just start asking random questions. You introduce yourself, share a bit about your interests, and set the tone for the conversation. Why can’t we apply the same principle to ChatGPT as well? OpenAI has an option to do this via “Custom Instructions”. You can find this either under “Settings → Personalization → Custom Instructions”, or by clicking the “Customize ChatGPT” link at the bottom-left of your profile image. Here are two demo videos from OpenAI showing how it works …  ( 9 min )

Introduction Welcome to the first practical episode of Surfing with FP Java. Today, we’ll explore Predicate, the functional interface that introduces declarative boolean logic in Java. At first glance, Predicate seems simple, it takes a value and returns true or false. But its impact is profound: it allows us to externalize conditions, compose business rules, reduce coupling, and write code that is reusable and testable. In its pure form: @FunctionalInterface public interface Predicate { boolean test(T t); // Default methods for composition default Predicate and(Predicate other) { ... } default Predicate or(Predicate other) { ... } default Predicate negate() { ... } // Handy static method static Predicate isEqual(Ob…  ( 7 min )

I built a 70k-photon “tawaf” simulation inspired by Al-Bayt Al-Ma‘mūr. HTML Canvas + JS with fixed gate, 7 laps, spectrum, polarization & coherence overlay. Runs great on mobile too. Try it 👉🏻https://codepen.io/HakimiZin/full/JoYLOjN • r/creativecoding: 70k “photons” performing a 7-lap tawaf — HTML Canvas simulation (mobile-friendly) • r/Physics: Visual metaphor of photon “tawaf”: spectrum/polarization overlay (simulation, not an experiment)  ( 5 min )

inchirags@gmail.com Chirag PostgreSQL DBA Tutorial https://www.chirags.in How to Configure Nagios to Monitor a PostgreSQL 16 Database with Dashboards on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Here's a step-by-step guide to configure Nagios to monitor a PostgreSQL 16 database with dashboard access on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Nagios Server 192.168.136.129 Hosts Nagios Core + Dashboards Default password everywhere: admin@123 Step 1: Install PostgreSQL 16 (on 192.168.136.130) If PostgreSQL is already installed and running, skip this step. sudo apt update sudo -u postgres psql -c "ALTER USER postgres WITH PASSWORD 'admin@123';" Edit postgresql.conf: sudo nano /etc/postgresql/16/main/postgresql.conf listen_addresses = '*' sudo nano /etc/postgresql/16/main/pg_hba.conf host all all …  ( 8 min )

🎯 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Breakthrough Release: ByteDance releases Seed-OSS series open-source LLMs under Apache-2.0 license Technical Highlights: 36B parameters, native 512K context, controllable thinking budget, trained with only 12T tokens Exceptional Performance: Achieves open-source SOTA on multiple benchmarks, particularly excelling in reasoning, coding, and agent tasks Practical Value: Provides both base models and instruction-tuned versions for research and commercial applications What is Seed-OSS Model Core Technical Features Model Architecture Deep Dive Performance Benchmarks Controllable Thinking Budget Mechanism Quick Start Guide Competitive Analysis Frequently Asked Questions Seed-OSS is an open-source large language model series developed by ByteDance's Seed Team, designed…  ( 8 min )

Unleashing the Power of Hyperparameter Tuning: A Journey into Grid Search Imagine you're baking a cake. You have the recipe (your machine learning algorithm), but the perfect cake depends on the precise amounts of each ingredient (your hyperparameters): the oven temperature, baking time, amount of sugar, etc. Getting these just right is crucial for a delicious outcome. This, in essence, is hyperparameter tuning. And Grid Search is one powerful technique to help us find that perfect recipe. Hyperparameter tuning is the process of finding the optimal set of hyperparameters for a machine learning model to achieve the best possible performance. Hyperparameters are settings that are not learned from the data during training, unlike the model's parameters (weights and biases). They control the…  ( 9 min )

Let’s be real: picking between Ethereum and NEAR for your next blockchain adventure? It’s a big deal—like choosing between a cat and a dog. These two aren’t carbon copies: NEAR and Ethereum approach core features like developer tools, costs, and performance in different ways. The choice has big impacts on developer experience, your project’s budget, and app speed. So, what’s the big deal with smart contracts? Core functionality and programmable logic Security mechanisms and protection Decentralization benefits Cost efficiency NEAR Protocol's Smart Contract Architecture WebAssembly runtime advantages Human-readable account names for usability Progressive security and upgradeability Ethereum's Smart Contract Framework So, all the smart contracts on Ethereum? They’re essentially living insi…  ( 12 min )

Hello Everyone! After a while away from publishing, I’m back — this time to share something very different from my usual reflections on leadership or career. If you expect a story about a lone wolf who coded the next billion-dollar SaaS in his basement, forget it. This is not that story. I’ve tried launching MVPs before. Ideas that started with excitement, prototypes that felt promising… but they always stalled. They stayed in that “almost something” limbo. t’s a social recommendation platform — a place where people share books, movies, and music they love, not just what algorithms decide. A network built around human taste, not corporate feeds. And here’s the interesting part: RecomendeMe was shaped by the messy but fascinating collaboration between human creativity and artificial intelli…  ( 11 min )

Before we deep dive, let's learn a couple of important concepts Sockets are endpoints for communication between computers over a network, enabling real-time data exchange. Unlike regular files, sockets do not store data but facilitate data transfer between machines. When Go requests a socket from the operating system (OS), the OS creates the socket and assigns a unique identifier called a file descriptor. A file descriptor is an integer handle that the Go server uses to manage and reference the socket. This mechanism allows the server to efficiently send and receive network data through OS-managed resources. Go uses goroutines, lightweight threads, to handle many client requests concurrently. The main goroutine continuously waits for incoming requests. For each new request, Go creates a new goroutine to process it independently without blocking the main one. This design ensures the server remains fast and scalable, handling multiple clients simultaneously. When no requests arrive, the main goroutine sleeps to conserve system resources and improve overall efficiency. The kernel is the core part of the operating system that manages hardware and processes. Network requests first travel through a router and then reach your computer’s Network Interface Card (NIC), like a WiFi adapter or Ethernet port. The NIC converts the wireless or wired signals into binary data and temporarily stores it in a buffer. It then sends a signal to the kernel to process this new data. The kernel copies the data into a socket buffer that the Go server listens to, and marks it ready for reading. The Go runtime wakes up the goroutine to read and process the request. The server sends the response back through the socket and NIC. The response reaches the client’s browser.  ( 6 min )

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KIB in Batch I made KIB in Batch, which is a lightweight UNIX-like environment for Microsoft Windows. The automatically generated standalone batch file (creates all needed files and runs the main script) weighs less than 500 kilobytes! Installing KIB in Batch is quite simple. You must go to https://github.com/KIB-in-Batch/kib-in-batch/releases/latest and download kib_in_batch.zip. You may use this over other UNIX-like environments for IoT devices, which have very limited resources. Cygwin, Msys2 and WSL are heavy. You may also use this when SSHing to a Windows Server. https://github.com/KIB-in-Batch/kib-in-batch https://github.com/KIB-in-Batch KIB in Batch is a recursive acronym. KIB stands for "KIB in Batch".  ( 5 min )

GitHub Actions is a CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment) tool built directly into GitHub. It allows developers to define workflows, which are sequences of automated steps triggered by events such as pushing code, opening pull requ...  ( 9 min )

After learning the rules and basics of chess, there are various concepts that beginners should learn in order to keep improving. Some of these concepts include opening principles, middle game concepts, endgame fundamentals, and strategy. In this hand...  ( 26 min )

Ready to turn your chess advantages into decisive victories? We've just released a new beginner-level course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that focuses on the most important phase of the game: the endgame. This course is designed for player...  ( 3 min )

When you’re building mobile applications, one of the biggest challenges you might face is ensuring stability in real-world usage. No matter how much testing you do, unexpected crashes are bound to occur. This is where Firebase Crashlytics becomes an ...  ( 11 min )

Walmart CISO Jerry Geisler on securing agentic AI, modernizing identity, and Zero Trust for enterprise-scale cybersecurity resilience.  ( 9 min )

A new MIT report reveals that while 95% of corporate AI pilots fail, 90% of workers are quietly succeeding with personal AI tools, driving a hidden productivity boom.  ( 9 min )

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative unveils rBio, a groundbreaking AI model that simulates cell biology without lab experiments to accelerate drug discovery and disease research.  ( 11 min )

Delphi envisions millions of Digital Minds active across domains and audiences. Pinecone sees its database as the retrieval layer.  ( 9 min )

Despite this month's trial conviction of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, the DOJ signaled to a crypto crowd in Wyoming that it's not chasing developers.  ( 30 min )

The inaugural transaction State Street anchored was a $100 million digital commercial paper issuance by OCBC.  ( 27 min )

A fraudster posing as a hardware wallet support agent tricked the target into handing over wallet credentials.  ( 26 min )

The approval is a significant step in Gemini’s EU strategy, allowing the firm to roll out its trading products and services to customers across the region.  ( 27 min )

HBAR demonstrates strong recovery momentum following SWIFT blockchain trials.  ( 28 min )

The first U.S.-chartered crypto bank had been resolving the agency's requirements to fix anti-money laundering controls since 2022.  ( 27 min )

The data currently on hand does not support the case for lowering interest rates, said the president of the Cleveland Fed.  ( 26 min )

On-chain data flagged institutional-sized flows, with nearly 155 million in XRP turnover during recovery periods, far above the 63 million daily average.  ( 29 min )

The target translates to stablecoins growing almost five-fold from the current market size of $270 billion.  ( 27 min )

Stellar’s token pushed through resistance at $0.398 on surging volume after a day-long consolidation, with shifting macro trends fueling demand for payment-focused assets.  ( 28 min )

Regulatory uncertainty, volatility, and liquidity challenges, could all elevate the credit risk profile of firms adopting a crypto treasury strategy, the report said.  ( 27 min )

Crypto may be nearing its S&P 500 moment, with indices set to provide legitimacy, structure, and mainstream adoption for digital assets.  ( 34 min )

A full 65% of those surveyed expect digital assets to deliver stronger growth than equities over the next 10 years.  ( 27 min )

Stablecoin demand for Treasuries won’t meaningfully shift T-bill dynamics, but instead poses a bigger challenge to money market funds, the report said.  ( 27 min )

A new RedStone report says Hyperliquid’s on-chain order book, HIP-3 market creation, and dual-chain design have propelled it to over 80% market share.  ( 27 min )

Stellar (XLM) was also among the underperformers, declining 2.5%.  ( 23 min )

The partnership centers on sequencing, the behind-the-scenes process that determines how quickly a transaction confirms, which trades are prioritized, and how much users ultimately pay.  ( 27 min )

The bank said ether holdings in both exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries could rise further.  ( 28 min )

MetaMask's upcoming digital dollar is the first example of the partnership, combining Bridge's regulatory and reserve management with M0’s blockchain expertise.  ( 26 min )

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Your day-ahead look for Aug. 21, 2025  ( 42 min )

Kenneth Rogoff reflects that he underestimated BTC's role in the underground economy, which has put a floor under the cryptocurrency's price.  ( 27 min )

LayerZero’s $110 million token-swap offer faces competition as Wormhole pushes for a delay in Stargate’s governance vote to submit a higher bid.  ( 27 min )

SHIB's price range saw a 5% spread, with trading volume surging past 1 trillion tokens.  ( 29 min )

The apparent celebrity-backed token surged thousands of percent at launch, but on-chain data points to concentrated control, insider trades and a liquidity design that leaves retail investors exposed.  ( 30 min )

The 180-day call-put skew on Deribit is now most negative in over two years.  ( 30 min )

Biotech firm Windtree touted itself as the first Nasdaq-listed company to build a BNB treasury. Weeks later, the Securities and Exchange Commission ordered it delisted.  ( 26 min )

Technical analysts continue to point to $3.17 as the breakout zone that could unlock a sharp rally toward $5.00+, though bearish camps warn of a slide to $2.65 if supports break.  ( 29 min )

Key support held at $0.21, tested at mid-session before high-volume reversal.  ( 28 min )

Crypto markets are treading water as investors wait for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, where a hawkish tone could drag bitcoin lower while a dovish pivot may offer relief.  ( 29 min )

The launch builds on Singapore’s Project Guardian tokenization pilots, with DBS moving from permissioned blockchains to Ethereum’s public network as banks test how tokenized assets will scale across global markets.  ( 28 min )

With Bitcoin demand cooling and profit-taking accelerating, investors are rotating into ether and a handful of resilient plays while retail “altseason” fades.  ( 28 min )

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) are set to receive their first delivery of the locally produced Tarantula High Mobility Armoured Vehicles (HMAV 4×4) in 2027, marking the start of a phased rollout of 136 units from MILDEF International Technologies Sdn Bhd. The procurement follows a RM1.8 billion letter of intent signed between the Defence Ministry […] The post Malaysian Army To Receive Locally Produced Tarantula Armoured Vehicles In 2027 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Ryt Bank is set to launch as Malaysia’s first AI-powered digital bank soon. What “AI-powered” here means is that the bank will feature its Ryt AI chatbot as an integral part of the banking experience. Ahead of its official release to the general public, the digital bank briefly offered a preview of what it has […] The post First Look At Malaysia’s First AI-Powered Bank, Ryt Bank appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )

Qualcomm has debuted its newest chipsets for smartwatches, the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 and Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2. This brand-new chipset introduces satellite support to the wearable alongside improved performance, efficiency, and tracking while being capable of slipping into a slimmer housing. Naturally, the Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 platform is a streamlined version that is […] The post Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon Chips For Smartwatches Support Satellite Messaging appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Following the announcement of the Google Pixel 10 lineup, CelcomDigi has opened pre-orders for the smartphones. From now until 27 August 2025, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL can be acquired via CelcomDigi ONE and Postpaid 5G plans. Customers signing up for Postpaid 5G 100 and above can pre-order […] The post Google Pixel 10 Series Available For Pre-Orders Via CelcomDigi appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

As we reported earlier, the Omoda C9 PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) was previewed today during the Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park City, which runs from 21 to 24 August 2025. The car was showcased alongside the Jaecoo J5. In terms of design, the SUV coupé closely resembles its ICE twin, featuring the same coupé-like […] The post Omoda C9 PHEV Previewed At Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

In addition to the new ROG Matrix RTX 5090 and the launch date of its Xbox Ally Series, ASUS also launched two new ROG OLED gaming monitors. The new monitors were unveiled at Gamescom 2025 and are built using the Tandem OLED panel technology. The two monitors are the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and Strix […] The post ASUS Launches New ROG Tandem OLED Gaming Monitors At Gamescom 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

From their slim form factor to their plethora of additional features and upgrades, it goes without saying that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 are the most desirable foldables on the market. But, despite its premium price tag and features, did you know it’s actually never been easier to own either of […] The post Owning A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 & Flip7 Has Never Been Easier With The Galaxy Z Series Trade-In Promotion appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

ASUS announced that its upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X and Ally gaming handhelds are slated to hit store shelves on 16 October. The date is a global date, with many countries set to receive the consoles. The list of countries that are set to receive the ROG Xbox Ally consoles are Australia, Belgium, Canada, the […] The post ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Series Consoles Arriving 16 October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Remember the RM100 SARA cash aid that the government is handing out to all citizens aged 18 and above? You can now check whether you are eligible to receive the cash aid via both the MyKasih web portal and its app. Though rather than an actual eligibility check, this would more likely be a balance […] The post You Can Now Check Your RM100 SARA Balance And Where To Spend It appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

The Works Ministry has revealed that over 95%, of the 12,459 road damage complaints recorded via the MyJalan app has been resolved. This was shared by its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, in Dewan Rakyat during the winding-up session for his ministry under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Earlier this month, Deputy Works Minister […] The post Works Minister: Over 95% Road Damage Complaints Via MyJalan App Resolved appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Previously, PayNet and Ant Group partnered to allow foreign visitors to make use of local DuitNow QR codes with their Alipay+ partner ewallets. At the time, the companies said that reciprocal acceptance of DuitNow for listed Alipay+ merchants will be rolled out from 2024 onwards. More recently, PayNet and Ant International have signed a Memorandum […] The post PayNet, Ant International Expand DuitNow QR Payments To More International Alipay+ Vendors appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

With the release of the Pixel 10 series, the Live Translate feature received a massive update, namely the ability to recreate your voice with the new Voice Translate update. Exclusive to the aforementioned Google phones, this update seeks to replace the standard robotic voice that originally came with the feature and erode any further disconnect […] The post Here Are The New Live Translate Features Releasing Alongside The Google Pixel 10 Series appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

In conjunction with the upcoming 68th National Day celebrations, 14 roads will be closed from 26 to 29 August to facilitate rehearsals. This was announced by the Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Fadil Marsus, in a media statement shared on the Kuala Lumpur Police’s official Facebook page. These road closures will take place from 6:00AM […] The post 14 Roads To Be Closed In Putrajaya For National Day Celebration Rehearsals appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

In commemoration of the brand’s 30th anniversary in the business, ASUS launched a limited edition ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 at Gamescom 2025. And yes, the card really does have a rounded end. Specs-wise, the ROG Matrix is an RTX 5090 by nature, featuring 32GB GDDR7 graphics memory, along with a boost and OC mode […] The post ASUS Unveils ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The upcoming iPhone 17 line-up may be introduced together with first-party cases made by a new material developed in-house by Apple. According to leakster MajinBuOfficial, the material in question is dubbed TechWoven, a supposed successor to the iPhone maker’s FineWoven which is said to comprise of “technical fabric” that promises impact, scratches and daily wear […] The post Leak Reveals New “TechWoven” Cases For Upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Powering the newly launched Pixel 10 series is the Tensor G5 chipset, Google’s latest in-house silicon. Apart from being over enthusiastically celebrated (probably exclusively) by Made by Google host Jimmy Fallon last night, not much has been revealed about the first-party chip apart from promises of better performance. Thankfully, the company has followed up on […] The post Google Details The Pixel 10 Series’ New Tensor G5 Chip appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Apple has rolled out a new update for its platforms, namely iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.6.1. With iOS 26 and its equivalents on the horizon, updates for the company’s current operating systems aren’t exactly a priority. However, this release contains a crucial security fix for a vulnerability tied to image processing. This […] The post Apple Releases iOS 18.6.2 Update With An Important Security Fix appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Barring a few exceptions, Sony’s Xperia smartphones have gained a reputation for retaining the exact same exterior across various iterations. As a result, it was unexpected to discover that, according to a recent online leak, the company’s upcoming Xperia 10 VII mid-range model looks to have a completely new design for the first time after […] The post Upcoming Sony Xperia 10 VII Gets A Redesign, According To New Leak appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. On the ground in Ukraine’s largest Starlink repair shop Starlink is absolutely critical to Ukraine’s ability to continue in the fight against Russia. It’s how troops in battle zones stay connected with faraway…  ( 23 min )

Google has just released a technical report detailing how much energy its Gemini apps use for each query. In total, the median prompt—one that falls in the middle of the range of energy demand—consumes 0.24 watt-hours of electricity, the equivalent of running a standard microwave for about one second. The company also provided average estimates…  ( 23 min )

I remember using a princess toothbrush when I was little. The handle was purple, teal, and sparkly. Like most of the other pieces of plastic that have ever been made, it’s probably still out there somewhere, languishing in a landfill. (I just hope it’s not in the ocean.) I’ve been thinking about that toothbrush again…  ( 21 min )

Oleh Kovalskyy thinks that Starlink terminals are built as if someone assembled them with their feet. Or perhaps with their hands behind their back.  To demonstrate this last image, Kovalskyy—a large, 47-year-old Ukrainian, clad in sweatpants and with tattoos stretching from his wrists up to his neck—leans over to wiggle his fingers in the air…  ( 43 min )

The son of President Donald Trump called himself a “bitcoin maxi” during an appearance in Jackson Hole on Wednesday.  ( 25 min )

A provision addressing conflicts of interest would likely bolster Dem support for crypto market structure legislation, Angie Craig said.  ( 27 min )

BTC only mounted a modest bounce from the overnight lows, while BNB hit a new record high and ETH, SOL rebounded 6%-7%.  ( 26 min )

Armstrong joins Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood in calling for explosive BTC growth, with Ark Invest projecting as high as $3.8M by decade’s end.  ( 28 min )

As much of the crypto industry avoids picking a favored party in Congress, the brothers atop Gemini decry "bad-faith" Democrats as they give to a new PAC.  ( 30 min )

The majority of participants at the Fed's last monetary policy meeting saw inflation risk outweighing employment risk.  ( 27 min )

FalconX’s David Lawant says buyers quickly overwhelm sellers after small dips, showing strong demand even with bitcoin below last week’s peak.  ( 30 min )

The native token of the oracle network established strong support levels while breaking key resistance on higher-than-average trading volume.  ( 28 min )

Plus: Bitlayer Enters Solana with YBTC, Valantis Acquires stHYPE, and Hyperbeat Secures $5.2M In Seed Round  ( 33 min )

Waller is reportedly in the running to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair.  ( 25 min )

The bill will eventually become the law that dictates how financial regulators oversee the market.  ( 25 min )

Uniform Labs’ Will Beeson says that the future of finance is not merely faster payments — it is a world where capital is never idle, where the trade-off between liquidity and yield disappears and where the foundations of financial markets are rebuilt for an always-on, global economy.  ( 29 min )

MSTR fell to a five-month low Wednesday, testing key technical support.  ( 29 min )

The industry is now openly urging the confirmation process that was delayed by the White House for the CFTC leadership that will be key to digital assets regulation.  ( 30 min )

Hedera Hashgraph faces significant selling pressure amid regulatory uncertainty and shifting institutional sentiment in digital asset markets.  ( 29 min )

Looping is a proven DeFi strategy offering higher yields with transparent, managed risks and is set to become key in on-chain portfolios as tokenized RWAs grow, bridging traditional and decentralized finance, writes RedStone’s Marcin Kazmierczak.  ( 29 min )

Digital asset confronts persistent bearish sentiment whilst volume surges suggest potential capitulation amidst broader cryptocurrency market turbulence.  ( 29 min )

The on-chain yield program quickly attracted investors with offering Plasma's XPL native token rewards.  ( 26 min )

The purchase brings text-based strategy design, testing and automation to Kraken Pro users.  ( 26 min )

Aave (AAVE) was also among the top performers, up 4.2% from Tuesday.  ( 23 min )

Over the next ten years, trillions of dollars will move from baby boomers to younger heirs, who are more inclined toward digital assets, the report said.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin bulls are struggling to establish a low around $113,000, with weak price and volume performance.  ( 28 min )

Spot ether ETFs have seen growing demand with cumulative net inflows now more than $13 billion, up from $2.6 billion in April, the report said.  ( 28 min )

U.S. stock index futures slipped and Japanese bond yields rose as risk aversion crept into markets.  ( 31 min )

An industry-wide project led by TRM Labs is officially going live, and includes law enforcement and the major exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance.  ( 31 min )

Tim Kotzman and Ed Juline are using social media, AI and new event formats to close the information gap in bitcoin treasury strategy.  ( 31 min )

Rising Realized Price metrics show investors continue to accumulate despite pullback.  ( 27 min )

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 20, 2025  ( 41 min )

The mood across Solana’s trenches has shifted from fair-launch ideals to raw volatility chasing, with a new entrant testing whether perpetual motion can keep traders hooked.  ( 29 min )

Hughes will take on the role of global head of government relations at OKX, having previously held leadership roles at Kraken and Coinbase.  ( 27 min )

The hardening of the yield follows a dismal bond auction that saw below-average demand for 20-year government debt.  ( 27 min )

Industry groups said repealing key provisions of the GENIUS Act would stifle competition and deny consumers meaningful choice.  ( 28 min )

The Trump family’s crypto footprint is widening, and now dogecoin is part of the mix.  ( 27 min )

The FCA’s reversal of a ban after four years marks more than a regulatory tweak, with some industry voices calling it a turning point for Britain’s role in global crypto markets.  ( 30 min )

Security fears collided with broad crypto weakness, pushing DOGE into heavy sell pressure despite continued whale accumulation.  ( 29 min )

The SEC delayed rulings on multiple XRP ETF applications, including Nasdaq’s CoinShares filing, until October.  ( 28 min )

The mood has soured quickly after a string of record highs, with traders forced to reckon with the macro backdrop once again.  ( 29 min )

Liquidity constraints pose a significant challenge for BTC bulls looking to engineer a steep uptrend well into the year-end.  ( 31 min )

The latest allocation follows Ark’s 2.5 million-share buy across three ETFs on Bullish’s first day of trading, a stake then valued at more than $170 million.  ( 27 min )

Glassnode's data shows fragile positioning after Bitcoin’s retreat from record highs, while Enflux points to institutional capital and regulatory alignment quietly reshaping the market.  ( 28 min )

Anthropic upgraded its Claude Enterprise and Team subscription to offer seats with access to Claude Code and offer additional admin controls.  ( 6 min )

One of the defining features is its native long-context capability, with a maximum length of 512,000 tokens, 2X OpenAI's GPT-5 family.  ( 7 min )

CodeSignal Inc., the San Francisco-based skills assessment platform trusted by Netflix, Meta, and Capital One, launched Cosmo on Wednesday, a mobile learning application that transforms spare minutes into career-ready skills through artificial intelligence-powered micro-courses. The app represents a strategic pivot for CodeSignal, which built its reputation assessing technical talent for major corporations but always harbored […]  ( 9 min )

CodeSignal Inc., the San Francisco-based skills assessment platform trusted by Netflix, Meta, and Capital One, launched Cosmo on Wednesday, a mobile learning application that transforms spare minutes into career-ready skills through artificial intelligence-powered micro-courses. The app represents a strategic pivot for CodeSignal, which built its reputation assessing technical talent for major corporations but always harbored […]  ( 9 min )

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Accelerate Advanced RAG with Tensorlake Sarah Guthals, PhD for Tensorlake ・ Aug 20 #rag #ai #contextengineering #programming  ( 5 min )

Table of Contents: Top-N Cosine in RAG Is Dead Accelerate Advanced RAG Step 1: Ingest & Pre-Process Tesla SEC Filings Step 2: Store and Retrieve Tesla SEC Filings Keeping it fresh in prod (tiny, idempotent ingest loop) Step 3: Contextualize Queries Step 4: Test the Context-Aware Agent Advanced RAG: Context as a Hard Requirement "RAG IS DEAD!!!" But it isn't. As described by Hamel in his blog post Rag Isn't Dead: "...the future of RAG lies in better retrieval, not bigger context windows." And yes, context does matter. But even before you make sure your agent has the accurate and most up to date context, you need to make sure you can retrieve that context. The first step, therefore, is to ask ourselves: How do we get the right context to our agents in the moment, and how do we maintain acc…  ( 21 min )

Spent weeks building a travel AI that actually remembers what you talked about (why don't other chatbots do this??) https://reinoso4.gumroad.com/l/kmprk Any tips for a total newbie at this? 🙏  ( 5 min )

Maintaining fences—whether in residential, commercial, or industrial environments—has always been a task that requires both durability and strategy. In recent years, the fusion of software development principles with traditional industries has opened new paths for improving efficiency, reliability, and long-term maintenance. One of the most interesting applications is the use of modular programming to design, monitor, and maintain Steel Fence systems. In this article, we will explore how modular programming can be applied to fence maintenance, provide some illustrative code examples, and show how software-based approaches can save time and money for contractors and property managers. We will also integrate real-world references to fencing companies and trends without making this post loo…  ( 8 min )

Java Fundamentals Quiz — Can You Get a Perfect Score? Cal Afun ・ Aug 20  ( 5 min )

I am a PC enthusiast and use it as much as possible. However, with the speed at which LLMs are growing in size, it is challenging to avoid the cloud for AI development. Many good GPU-enabled SaaS options exist for remote development, like Google Colab. Yet, if you need to go beyond the free tier, the compute cost on these SaaS platforms will quickly empty your pockets. Additionally, self-hosting allows you to use your favorite tools and is the most secure option if you do it right. JetBrains, Zed, VS Code and Jupyter Lab There are plenty of places to rent GPUs, and this tutorial is valid for any machine with SSH access. I am obviously using our own service cloudrift.ai to test solutions in this tutorial. It provides good value, supports virtual machines, and provisions them fast. Jupyter L…  ( 8 min )

As technology continues to evolve, the fencing industry is embracing IoT-powered tools and smart applications to improve cost estimation and enhance customer experience. Whether you’re a developer building a solution for homeowners, businesses, or fence contractors chicago, creating a smart fence cost estimator can significantly streamline project planning. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to build a Node.js-based web application that integrates IoT data, material pricing, and labor cost analytics to deliver accurate, real-time estimates. 1. Why Build a Smart Fence Cost Estimator Traditional fence installation quotes rely on manual calculations, which often lack accuracy and efficiency. By leveraging Node.js and IoT-driven solutions, your estimator can: Collect real-time proper…  ( 7 min )

Web Accessibility Checklist For Developers Nazneenahmad ・ Oct 10 '24 #a11y #testing #developer #webdev  ( 5 min )

Hey everyone, I’ve been working on RustMailer for the past year, but until now I held off posting here because I felt it was missing key features and I needed to make frequent breaking changes to iterate quickly. Today, I’m happy to announce RustMailer 1.0! 🎉 There are still a ton of things I’d like to build, but the project is now in a place where I feel more confident sharing it with the r/selfhosted community. 🌟 Key Features ❓ Why RustMailer? To build a truly reliable email service, you need: 💪 What RustMailer Delivers 🚀 Massive-scale sync — 100s of accounts, zero manual management 🔍 Instant cross-account search — no IMAP roundtrips ⚡ Eventhooks API — extend functionality without modifying core logic 📦 Still just one <60MB binary — no DB, no Redis, no containers needed If you find this useful, I’d really appreciate a ⭐ on GitHub — it helps more developers discover the project!  ( 6 min )

Designing eye-catching carousel posts in Adobe InDesign has never been easier. This tutorial walks you through setting up your document and grid, working with text, images, colors and structural elements, and even creating permutations—all the way to exporting your slides for seamless social-media uploads. Perfect for brands wanting to break down event details or tell a visual story across multiple frames, these carousel posts keep your audience hooked without overwhelming them. Plus, you’ll find handy links for downloading the course PDF and project assets, along with an invite to join the GDS Design School community for feedback and design challenges. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

A couple of weeks ago, someone emailed me some personal files and videos I have forgotten I have left somewhere on my VPS. In this video I'll show a common tool for finding these files: ffuf  ( 5 min )

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 rockets you into a high-tech near future stuffed with sleek gadgets, killer robots, and next-gen upgrades. The upcoming release kicks off with a gritty new campaign, promising tight shooting action and a story packed with cybernetic mayhem. For the co-op junkies, the game also drops a colossal Zombies map that’s big enough to get lost in—think epic hordes, hidden secrets, and the usual undead carnage turned up to eleven. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Halloween The Game Get ready to step into the ultimate horror showdown from IllFonic and Gun Interactive. In this new singleplayer and multiplayer experience, you can embrace your darkest side as the Boogeyman… …or band together to hunt down evil itself and survive the nightmare. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Frostpunk 2 has just unveiled its official console gameplay trailer, giving fans a taste of the chilly city-building and heart-wrenching survival choices on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Expect the same brutal resource management and moral dilemmas that defined the first game, now optimized for console controllers. Mark your calendars for September 18—Frostpunk 2 lands on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC players won’t be left out either, as full controller support is headed your way soon. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

This fall, it’s Battlefield 6 dropping in October and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 following in November. After a strong open beta, former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra says Battlefield will “boot stomp” CoD this year—but Treyarch’s Miles Leslie insists the team is tuning out the noise and just trying to make the best game they can. On the sidelines, Xbox revealed a trailer for the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC, “The Order of Giants,” and casually teased a Switch 2 release next year. Plus, Universal Orlando gave us a peek at its upcoming Epic Universe park, complete with five immersive worlds and the high-speed Stardust Racers attraction. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Katanaut’s gamescom 2025 Trailer and Release Date Revealed Katanaut just dropped an action-packed gamescom trailer, showing off its lightning-fast combos, rogue-lite twists and Metroidvania-meets-2D platformer vibes. You’ll dash, slash and dodge through hordes of enemies as you piece together the mystery of what went wrong on a sprawling space station. Get ready to suit up: Katanaut rockets onto Steam on September 10, 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Styx: Blades of Greed swings back into the spotlight with a slick new gameplay reveal trailer at gamescom 2025, teasing plenty of stealthy takedowns, tricky puzzles, and razor-sharp mischief. You’ll slip into the shoes (or claws) of everyone’s favorite goblin thief, plotting your way through shadowy corridors and booby-trapped lairs. Mark your calendars for Fall 2025—Styx’s latest heist lands on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Gear up, sharpen those blades, and get ready to master the art of goblin skullduggery! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Little Nightmares 3 just rolled out its official The Carnevale gameplay trailer at Gamescom 2025! Join the Global Producer for a spine-chilling tour of a creepy, dark carnival brimming with puzzles and sinister surprises. Launching October 10 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2), and PC via Steam—prepare to face your fears across all major platforms. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Band of Crusaders is an upcoming PC strategy RPG set in medieval Europe under siege by demon hordes and unruly bandits. The new IGN trailer teases tactical turn-based combat, a gritty dark-fantasy setting, and a variety of knightly units to command. As the freshly appointed Grandmaster of a knightly order, you’ll juggle strategic resource management and battlefield positioning, battling both infernal pandemonium and human cattle-thieves as you fight to restore order. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get your loot filters ready—Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict drops Act IV (plus 3 Interlude Acts), 35 new areas, 24 bosses and even 40 lineage supports to tinker with. On August 29 at 1 PM PDT on PC and consoles you’ll also get a full support gem overhaul, massive skill rework, 25 fresh endgame maps, Abyssal surprises and more. It’s time to dive back into the madness. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

1348 Ex Voto – Official Reveal Trailer Highlights Get a first look at Sedleo’s upcoming third-person medieval action game, where you step into the boots of Aeta, a determined young knight racing across plague-stricken Italy to save her loved ones. Expect sword-clashing combat, chivalric storytelling, and a rich historical backdrop. Set to launch in early 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), 1348 Ex Voto promises a heartfelt journey inspired by classic medieval tales—perfect for anyone craving a blend of grit, heroism, and Italian flair. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Lost Hellden – Official Gameplay Trailer Highlights Get ready to resist your Sin and reclaim your fate in Lost Hellden, the upcoming action RPG showing off its phased battle system that seamlessly blends turn-based strategy with real-time action. The new gamescom 2025 trailer teases dynamic combat, incredible boss encounters and a richly detailed world waiting to be explored. Coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, Lost Hellden promises fast-paced gameplay, deep customization options and a haunting story that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for more! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

When it comes to creating a strong, beautiful, and long-lasting floor, epoxy flooring has become one of the top choices for homeowners and businesses across Austin. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your garage, give your home a modern touch, or enhance the look and safety of a commercial space, epoxy delivers unmatched performance. Epoxy Flooring is Popular in Austin Austin is known for its hot summers, unpredictable weather, and heavy foot and vehicle traffic. Traditional concrete alone often cracks, stains, or wears down quickly under these conditions. Epoxy flooring solves these problems with a protective, seamless surface that is both tough and stylish. Some key benefits include: Durability – Withstands heat, stains, scratches, and impact. Low Maintenance – Easy to clean with just a…  ( 6 min )

📜 Dev Log Entry — August 20, 2025 🧱 Backend Milestone - Starting to get serious. These latest sessions of coding marked a major backend breakthrough: Full-slot gear coverage for all faction types. Validator integration with layered slot logic. ✅ Runtime Success All assets were successfully created via Unity’s CreateAssetMenu direct from my own scripts. Runtime loader (MasterItemDatabaseManager) scanned and loaded all entries DEVLocker populated with 243 items on startup and just a few minor hiccups ( had over 300 warnings at one point along with multiple errors ) But now ... No warnings, no nulls, no drift—just clean Unity clarity. I can hardly believe it actually worked. Feels like magic... Other recent progress included; Faction Gear themes; Hunting & Fishing Firefighter Medical P…  ( 7 min )

Exploring the Evolving Role of Human Expertise in an AI-Driven World As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision making, a pressing question emerges: Will AI replace data analysts? While artificial intelligence has made remarkable strides in automating various analytical tasks, the reality is more nuanced than simple replacement. Data analysts bring unique value that extends far beyond basic number crunching and query writing. These professionals combine technical expertise with critical business understanding, serving as essential bridges between raw data and actionable insights. Rather than facing obsolescence, analysts are positioned to evolve alongside AI, leveraging these new tools to enhance their capabilities and deliver greater value to their organizations. Artific…  ( 8 min )

In today's complex digital landscape, businesses need robust solutions for connecting diverse applications and systems. Anypoint MQ emerges as a powerful cloud-based messaging service within the MuleSoft ecosystem, designed to handle asynchronous communication between distributed applications. This enterprise-grade message broker enables organizations to build resilient, scalable architectures by decoupling services and managing message flow effectively. With features like guaranteed message delivery, fault tolerance, and flexible routing capabilities, Anypoint MQ serves as a critical component for businesses seeking reliable integration solutions in their digital transformation journey. At its foundation, Anypoint MQ implements a sophisticated queuing architecture that enables seamless me…  ( 7 min )

In 2025, software teams face one recurring challenge: building scalable, maintainable code that doesn’t collapse under complexity. While frameworks, languages, and paradigms evolve rapidly, one principle has remained surprisingly timeless: pure functions. Pure functions are at the core of functional programming (FP), and they’re quietly shaping the future of how developers think about code. If you’re still relying heavily on stateful, side-effect-heavy practices, it might be time to reconsider—because pure functions are no longer just “academic theory”; they’re practical, profitable, and powerful. A pure function is one that: Always returns the same output for the same input. Produces no side effects (like changing global state, modifying data outside its scope, or interacting with the ex…  ( 6 min )

Introduction You have done everything right. Your team has modernized to Java 17 LTS, your builds are clean, your Flink job compiles without warnings, and you have successfully pushed it to Amazon Managed Service for Apache Flink. You sit back, expecting smooth sailing, only to watch your job crash with this cryptic message: has been compiled by a more recent version of the Java Runtime (class file version 61.0), this version of the Java Runtime only recognizes class file versions up to 55.0 If you are staring at this error right now, you are not alone - and you are definitely not doing anything wrong. The error message above is Java's way of saying "I cannot run code that was compiled with a newer version than me." In this case, your Flink job was compiled with Java 17 (class file vers…  ( 9 min )

Event-driven systems are powerful — but testing them can feel heavy. Spinning up a Kafka cluster, checking if specifications are met, producing test input, and reading results from topics… it adds a lot of overhead, especially in CI pipelines. What if you could test Kafka workflows without running a Kafka cluster? That’s exactly what Mokapi enables. Testing event-driven workflows usually means juggling infrastructure: Running a local or containerized Kafka broker Making sure topics and schemas match the spec Setting up test producers and consumers Verifying results at the topic level For end-to-end workflow tests, this slows you down. With Mokapi, you can skip the cluster and use a Kafka-like REST API for producing and consuming records — perfectly aligned with your AsyncAPI specs. Le…  ( 6 min )

Written by Josh Skorich and originally posted on spektion.com Working closely with both offensive security teams and on the front lines of runtime visibility at Spektion, I've seen a new approach to threat management take shape. Instead of relying on signatures or static patterns, the most effective security strategies today are grounded in real-time behavioral intelligence: insights drawn directly from how software actually runs. This isn't just another incremental improvement in detection technology. It's a paradigm shift that's exposing entirely new categories of risk and enabling proactive identification of threats that would have remained invisible under conventional approaches. Most security tools today rely on what I call "signature thinking": the assumption that threats can be iden…  ( 10 min )

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 tosses you into a near-future battlefield packed with cutting-edge gadgets, combat robots and slick cybernetic enhancements that redefine how you approach every firefight. Alongside a brand-new single-player campaign, you’ll dive into a sprawling, never-ending zombies map built for those late-night, brain-snacking sessions. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Dune: Awakening’s Chapter 2 update lands on September 10 for PC (Steam), packing the MMO RPG with fresh cosmetic items, new vehicles to race across Arrakis, and a continuation of the main story that’ll pull you deeper into the desert’s deadly intrigues. Alongside the free update, the paid Lost Harvest DLC drops extra love for your spice empire—think a whole new side story, building pieces to deck out your outpost, and more ways to wreak havoc in Funcom’s sand-scorched world. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Den of Wolves just unleashed its pre-alpha trailer at Into the Infinite 2025, teasing fast-paced, high-stakes heists in a gritty Midway City. Developed by 10 Chambers, this next-gen FPS shooter promises team-based mayhem, slick weaponry, and plenty of explosive set-pieces. For now, it’s PC only—so gear up, squad up, and get ready to plan the perfect score when Den of Wolves drops. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The new environment showcase trailer for Owlcat Games’ The Expanse: Osiris Reborn dives into the gritty sci-fi settings you’ll explore as a merc caught in a cosmic maelstrom. From derelict stations to bustling spaceports, every locale reflects the stakes of trying to keep your ragtag crew and battered ship afloat. As a third-person action RPG, Osiris Reborn hinges on player choice: you’re no legendarily virtuous hero, just someone trying to survive—and the decisions you make will ripple through your story. Mark your calendar: it lands on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Exoborne’s back with another tease of chaos: Sharkmob’s tactical open-world extraction shooter drops a new trailer showcasing Colton County’s brutal storm-swept landscapes, where every corner hides danger. Scavenge gear, suit up, and master the art of surviving in a world that never lets up. Ready to jump in? The second official playtest runs September 16–October 7, 2025. Sign up now on Steam and get your first taste of the storm. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Dying Light: The Beast – Welcome to Castor Woods Trailer Techland’s latest trailer drops you into the eerie forests of Castor Woods, where mutated horrors lurk at every turn. Sharpen your parkour and combat skills as you face savage new threats, unearth dark secrets, and unleash brutal takedowns in this fresh chapter of the Dying Light universe. Get ready to dive in on September 19, when Dying Light: The Beast prowls onto PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Don’t miss the terror! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Nikke, the popular mobile RPG shooter, has just dropped a teaser trailer for an official crossover with Resident Evil as part of its Into the Infinite 2025 event. The clip confirms that fans can expect a spooky mash-up of Nikke’s high-octane action and the horror series’ signature scares. While details are still under wraps, this collab is set to introduce horror-themed gear, new stages inspired by Resident Evil’s eerie locales, and plenty of monster encounters—all on your phone. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Ferocious drops you into a heart-pounding first-person shooter where refugee brothers San and Maung are shipwrecked on a monster-infested, prehistoric island while fleeing to Japan. When Manifesto, a ruthless corporation, snatches Maung, San must battle dinosaurs, deadly traps, and the elements to rescue his brother and uncover the island’s darkest secrets. Launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Ferocious also offers a playable demo right now—so gear up and see if you’ve got what it takes to survive! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam drops you right into the heat of the Vietnam War with massive 50v50 battles, letting you employ period-accurate weapons and tactics to tip the scales in your favor. Developed by Expression Games, it promises a gritty, authentic first-person shooter experience set against one of modern history’s most pivotal conflicts. Mark your calendars for 2026—Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is rolling out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). Prepare to make history. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Guess what? Black Myth: Wukong is finally out on Xbox Series X|S, and its new launch trailer is a total showstopper – a gorgeously detailed action RPG steeped in Chinese mythology where you play the Destined One, hacking and slashing through methodical combat to uncover a forgotten past. Ready for an epic journey? Grab it now on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC (Steam)! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Dread Meridian throws you into a bone-chilling 1930s Arctic expedition in search of your missing sister—unearth ancient secrets and battle horrific monsters in this VR horror adventure from Kukrgame. Grab your headset and get ready to confront unspeakable terrors solo or with friends across PC VR, Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S when Dread Meridian drops. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Hell Is Us is Rogue Factor’s upcoming third-person action-adventure shooter that throws you back into your childhood hometown, now overrun by paranormal horrors, as you hunt for the parents who mysteriously vanished. Set against the backdrop of a raging war, you’ll blast through nightmarish enemies, solve twisted mysteries and piece together the shocking truth behind your family’s disappearance. Slated to launch on September 4 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Hello, I'm Shrijith Venkatramana. I’m building LiveReview, a private AI code review tool that runs on your LLM key (OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) with highly competitive pricing -- built for small teams. Do check it out and give it a try! If you're building AI tools or apps that let users tweak prompts for better results, you know it's a game-changer. But without checks, things can go sideways fast—like biased outputs or security holes. In this post, we'll dive into how to let users customize prompts while keeping everything safe and reliable. We'll cover the basics, risks, implementation steps, and plenty of code examples you can try out. Let's get into it. Prompt customization lets users adjust AI inputs to fit their specific tasks. For instance, in a chatbot app, a user might want to add detail…  ( 9 min )

Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Currently, I’m building a private AI code review tool that runs on your LLM key (OpenAI, Gemini, etc.) with flat, no-seat pricing — designed for small teams. Check it out, if that’s your kind of thing. In object-oriented programming (OOP), one of the most common questions developers face is how to reuse code effectively. Traditionally, inheritance has been the go-to mechanism: a class extends another, reusing its methods and properties while adding or overriding behavior. But inheritance, while powerful, comes with pitfalls—tight coupling, rigid hierarchies, and difficulty in adapting to new requirements. To address these challenges, the principle of composition over inheritance has emerged as a cleaner, more flexible alternative. Inheritance allows classes to sh…  ( 8 min )

Did you know that Netflix has over 76,000 genres to categorize its movie and tv show database? I am sure this must be as shocking to you as this was to me when I read about it first. Genres, rather micro-genres, could be as granular as “Asian_English_Mother-Son-Love_1980.” This is the level of granularity to which Netflix has segmented its product offerings, which is movies and shows. I think the success of Netflix answers this question on its own. Netflix is considered to have one of the best recommendation engines. They even hosted a competition on Kaggle and offered a prize money of USD 1 million to the team beating their recommendation algorithm. This shows the sophistication and advanced capabilities developed by the company on its platform. This recommendation tool is nothing but a s…  ( 11 min )

This guide explains how to load your CPU to 100% to test cooling, thermal throttling, or stability. This will heat up your CPU significantly. Monitor temperatures with lm_sensors. Ensure your cooling system is working properly. Do not leave unattended. sudo pacman -Syu stress-ng lm_sensors stress-ng → main stress-testing tool lm_sensors → CPU temperature monitoring Set up sensors: sudo sensors-detect sensors stress-ng (recommended) Run all CPU cores at 100%: stress-ng --cpu 0 --cpu-method matrixprod --cpu 0 → use all cores --cpu-method matrixprod → heavy floating-point load Optional: stop automatically after 5 minutes: stress-ng --cpu 0 --cpu-method matrixprod --timeout 5m yes command (quick & dirty) Each yes > /dev/null & consumes one core: yes > /dev/null & yes > /dev/null & yes > /dev/null & yes > /dev/null & # Add one per CPU core Stop all processes with: killall yes If you have source code: make -j$(nproc) -j$(nproc) → uses all CPU cores watch -n 1 sensors Updates every second Check for thermal throttling warnings Ctrl + C if running in terminal killall stress-ng or killall yes for background processes  ( 5 min )

Cursor is an AI-powered code editor built as a fork of Visual Studio Code, bringing advanced AI capabilities directly into your coding workflow. If you're running Ubuntu or any Debian-based Linux distribution, this guide will walk you through the complete installation process. Ubuntu 22.04 or any Debian-based Linux distribution Terminal access with sudo privileges Basic familiarity with command-line operations First, visit cursor.com/downloads and download the Linux version. The download will be an AppImage file (approximately named Cursor-1.4.5-x86_64.AppImage). Navigate to your downloads directory and make the AppImage executable: chmod a+x Cursor-1.4.5-x86_64.AppImage Why this step? AppImage files need executable permissions to run. By default, downloaded files don't have execute permi…  ( 7 min )

Data engineering can feel like a never-ending task with old-school ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes; lots of manual work, mistakes, and time. But what if your data pipelines could run independently, fixing issues and adapting without you lifting a finger? That’s where AI agents come in for autonomous ETL. These AI tools are game-changers, potentially cutting maintenance costs by half and making things more reliable. Companies like Netflix and Airbnb are already proving this works. Let’s break it down with real examples and consider what’s next. What Are AI Agents in Data Engineering? Think about a typical ETL setup: you pull data from databases or APIs, tweak it with tools like Apache Spark or dbt, and load it into places like Snowflake or BigQuery. AI agents make this better by us…  ( 7 min )

The limits of LLMs are clear, and the criticisms are valid. They lack true reasoning, a genuine grasp of cause and effect, and often hallucinate. This sparks the great debate in AI: can we achieve AGI simply by scaling these models to unimaginable sizes, triggering a dramatic emergence of intelligence? Or do we need fundamentally new models capable of genuine reasoning and understanding reality? Perhaps the best way to view LLMs is as the Neanderthals of the AI world. Neanderthals were not primitive brutes; they were the apex of their era. They were intelligent, adaptable, and masters of their domain. Similarly, LLMs represent the peak of our current capabilities. Yet, Neanderthals were not the final form of humanity. They were eventually succeeded by Homo Sapiens, a species with superior abstract thought and planning. In the same way, LLMs, for all their power, are not the final form of AI. They will inevitably be succeeded by new models capable of the true reasoning and abstract planning they currently lack. And just as Neanderthal DNA lives on within us, the foundational principles of LLMs will forever be part of AGI's architecture. Ultimately, LLMs are not the destination. They are the inevitable path, the absolute foundation, and the necessary ancestor on the journey to AGI. We must pass through their era to reach our own Homo Sapiens.  ( 5 min )

Every major productivity leap in software—from Rails and React to containerization—created a competitive edge for teams that adopted early. Now, AI is the next leap. The gap between developers who embrace it and those who resist it will be wider than anything we’ve seen before. ⸻ The New Baseline AI fluency is quickly becoming a baseline skill, not a “nice to have.” A senior engineer fluent with AI tools can prototype, validate, and pivot at a pace that a full team needed five years ago. That isn’t just about writing code faster—it’s about thinking faster. ⸻ The Four Force Multipliers 1 - Explore Solutions Faster AI helps rapidly generate and compare architectural patterns, visualize trade-offs, and mock test scenarios—all before writing a single line of …  ( 6 min )

As a backend engineer, my goal isn't just to build features that work, but to make them fast and scalable. One of the most frequent performance issues I've encountered and one I see a lot of developers run into is the N+1 query problem. It's a subtle bug that can cripple an application's performance. In this post, I'll break down what this problem is, show you its real-world impact from my own experience, and walk you through the exact solution I use with Go and SQL. Let me set the scene with an example I ran into while working on an e-commerce application. I was building a feature to display a user's order history. Each order was tied to a specific product. My initial code fetched the user's 50 most recent orders. Then, to get the product name for each order, my code made another database…  ( 8 min )

Coding is not just about writing syntax and fixing bugs. For me, it’s also about storytelling — turning ideas into experiences and giving logic a narrative form. Whether it’s building a website, designing an interface, or writing content, I see coding as a creative medium just like art or writing. Coding as a Narrative Each function feels like a chapter with a defined purpose. Variables act like characters, carrying information through the story. Debugging introduces plot twists, forcing us to rethink the journey. The final program is the ending, bringing satisfaction when everything clicks. Where Storytelling Shapes Tech designing and editing on platforms like Canva, where visuals carried the story. Later, as I moved into web development, I discovered that coding too can be a powerful form of storytelling — one that combines creativity with interactivity. Why This Blend Matters Helps build user-focused experiences instead of plain functionality. Makes complex technical ideas easier to explain and teach. Brings creativity into problem-solving and design thinking. Conclusion connection. One connects machines with logic, while the other connects humans with meaning. Bringing them together is what makes digital experiences not just functional, but truly impactful.  ( 5 min )

Introduction Consensus algorithms are the backbone of distributed systems, enabling multiple nodes to agree on a single state despite failures or network issues. In technical interviews, questions about consensus algorithms like Raft or Paxos test your understanding of distributed systems’ reliability and coordination. These algorithms are critical for systems requiring strong consistency, such as distributed databases or leader election. This post explores consensus algorithms, focusing on Raft, and equips you to handle related interview questions with confidence. A consensus algorithm ensures that a group of nodes in a distributed system agrees on a single value or state, even if some nodes fail or messages are lost. This is crucial for maintaining consistency in systems like distribut…  ( 7 min )

Today I explored SQL Joins – one of the most important concepts in relational databases and also practiced with some coding problems on HackerRank. INNER JOIN → Returns only the matching rows from both tables. LEFT JOIN → Returns all rows from the left table + matched rows from the right table. RIGHT JOIN → Returns all rows from the right table + matched rows from the left table. FULL JOIN (or OUTER JOIN) → Returns all rows when there is a match in one of the tables. Among these, the most commonly used is the INNER JOIN. Let’s say we have two tables: movies movie_id movie_name 1 Ghajini 2 Singam 3 Kaakha Kaakha actors actor_id actor_name 1 Surya 2 Asin 3 Jyothika movie_actors movie_id actor_id 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 3 SELECT m.movie_name, a.actor_name FROM movies m INNER JOIN movie_actors ma ON m.movie_id = ma.movie_id INNER JOIN actors a ON ma.actor_id = a.actor_id; movie_name actor_name Ghajini Surya Ghajini Asin Kaakha Kaakha Surya Kaakha Kaakha Jyothika  ( 5 min )

This guide walks you through creating a new Angular application and deploying it to Cloudflare Pages using automated GitHub Actions. Angular App Name: angular-cloudflare-demo-app Cloudflare Project: angular-cloudflare-demo-app GitHub Repository: angular-cloudflare-demo-app Live URL: https://angular-cloudflare-demo-app.pages.dev Prerequisites Node.js installed locally GitHub account Cloudflare account (free) # Install Angular CLI globally npm install -g @angular/cli # Verify installation ng version # Create new Angular application ng new angular-cloudflare-demo-app # You'll be prompted with options: # ? Which stylesheet format would you like to use? CSS [ https://developer.mozilla.org/docs/Web/CSS] # ? Do you want to enable Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site…  ( 7 min )

Nobody believes that this universal key won’t be used against them, that it won’t be misused, or that they can keep it safe from any bad actor making a copy. But why am I telling you this? At this very moment, the European Union (of which I am generally fond) is currently proposing a universal key/backdoor/surveillance for everything we will ever send through our digital channels. Every message, every image, every file should be scanned - without our consent. Let me reiterate on my example with a universal key. Imagine a government official/politician pushing for a new problematic keyword to be added to their local language pack or something. But he might have an agenda other than child protection (which is the official argument for all of this); it might be to track people with different …  ( 6 min )

My Story with ALX When I think about my ALX journey, one word comes to mind: transformation. I still remember the first time I signed up for ALX. At that moment, my goal was clear — I wanted to become a Virtual Assistant. I was eager to learn how to support busy professionals, manage schedules, handle communications, and create order in the middle of chaos. Those months as a VA learner shaped me more than I expected. I learned how to manage my time, stay accountable, and adapt to fast-paced environments. More importantly, I learned the value of community — how asking questions, helping others, and sharing experiences made the journey lighter and more rewarding. But something interesting happened along the way. The more I interacted with the ALX community, the more I became curious about what was possible beyond Virtual Assistance. That’s when I discovered Frontend Development. At first, the thought was intimidating. Me? Writing code? It felt far from my background. But ALX has a way of pushing you to dream bigger than your fears. And so, I took the leap. Now, I am walking a new path as part of the ALX Software Engineering program. Learning frontend development has been challenging, no doubt — there are moments when the code doesn’t work, when I feel stuck, and when giving up feels easier. But each time, I remind myself of the same lessons I learned as a VA: Ask for help. Stay consistent. See failure as feedback. Trust the process. In many ways, ALX has become more than just an education platform for me. It’s a community of growth. A place where you don’t just learn skills — you learn how to reinvent yourself. Today, I proudly say: This journey is still unfolding, but I know one thing for sure: with ALX, growth never stops. ALX_SE #ALX_FE #ALXJourney #ALX_Africa #GrowthMindset  ( 6 min )

There have been years of investigation into automated systems for everything from aircraft, weapon systems and unmanned drones to automobiles. Despite the millions, if not billions, of dollars invested and claims made by some electric vehicle manufactures, the day of fully-automated (aka self-driving) cars is a long way off. I would argue that handing over the responsibility for developing the systems on which our society (our civilisation) is so reliant, is an exceptionally dangerous strategy. Far more dangerous than streets full of driver-less vehicles, yet we seem to be determined to hand over this vital responsibility, according to some big businesses. Call them Software Developers or Software Engineers, it makes little difference if the AI hype is to be believed and all our jobs are a…  ( 7 min )

JavaScript isn’t just a programming language — it’s the reason our websites dance, pop, and feel alive ✨. Let’s take a quick trip through its amazing history, with a sprinkle of fun emojis along the way! 🚀 A genius named Brendan Eich at Netscape created it in just 10 days 😲. First called Mocha, then LiveScript, and finally JavaScript (marketing trick to ride on Java’s fame ☕➡️📜). Shipped inside Netscape Navigator 2 🧭. ⚔️ 1996–1999: The Browser Wars Microsoft said, “Hey, we want that too!” and made JScript for Internet Explorer 🪟. To stop chaos, the language got standardized as ECMAScript (ES). ES3 (1999) became the solid base version most people used 💪. 💻 2000–2006: The Web Gets Dynamic People started doing “DHTML” (Dynamic HTML) 😅 — mess…  ( 6 min )

Have you ever wondered how your browser knows where to find www.dev.to? Imagine you want to send a letter to "www.dev.to" Root DNS Server = Central Postal Director This is like India’s central postal directory. It doesn’t know where dev.to lives, but it knows: "For .to domains, talk to the .to postal hub." Just like the central system knows: TLD Server = Regional Postal Hub (like .to Office) Authoritative DNS Server = Local Post Office "www.dev.to lives at 192.0.2.1". That’s the IP your browser needs to load the site.  ( 5 min )

National Treasures: Where America’s Historical Artifacts Are Being Preserved (Well … For Now) takes you behind the scenes at the National Park Service’s Conservation Lab in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia—where a canceled lease (now extended for just one more year) threatens its future. Post-grad fellows Maeve O’Shea (textiles) and Daisy Greenwell (objects) team up with Adam Savage to revive a tattered 1860s flag from the Gettysburg Foundation, walking us through the mysteries of its condition and the science of bringing it back to life. Want to keep more treasures safe? Support the lab by visiting national parks, writing your representatives to back the NPS and its conservation work, or donating to the National Park Conservation Association. For more fascinating dives into history and science, subscribe to Tested! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

It’s 3AM. PagerDuty is screaming. A Sev-1 ticket just dropped in my inbox. My heart pounds, eyes half open, facing a production system that's on fire. I am alone, and it doesn't look well to call anyone else. I start scrambling—running htop, checking dmesg, tailing random logs. The pressure mounts with every passing minute. The obvious metric Mean Time To Resolution (MTTR) is ticking up, and so is your blood pressure. This chaotic, "shot-in-the-dark" debugging process is broken. It burns out engineers and costs companies a fortune. But what if you had an expert DevOps architect sitting next to you, guiding you step-by-step, even at 3 AM? Meet Your AI DevOps Co-Pilot 🤖 I've been refining a prompt that transforms a standard LLM (like Gemini or ChatGPT) into a world-class on-call buddy. It'…  ( 7 min )

The Most Important GPU Review of the Year (serious) Nvidia quietly rolled out the RTX 5050—destined for bargain-bin prebuilts everywhere—and gave reviewers almost zero lead time. Linus walks through 1080p and 1440p gaming tests, frame-generation and latency benchmarks, plus a healthy dose of real-world creator and AI workloads to see if this entry-level part can actually deliver. Spoiler: performance is underwhelming for gamers, and Nvidia’s marketing around “5050” only adds confusion. If you’re buying on price, it might make sense in ultra-cheap systems, but value-seekers and content creators will want to look elsewhere. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

https://youtube.com/shorts/-SzPdzoeviA Even great diagrams can’t stop a project from going off track. Without structure, they’re just boxes. Still, many people believe architecture is only about making diagrams. The truth is, architecture is a repeatable practice that aligns people and delivers results. Diagrams are just one part of the work. Skip aligning objectives or defining scope, and you risk misaligned execution. That means blown budgets, missed deadlines, and frustrated teams. I’ve seen it happen — one project had a beautiful architecture map but still failed because critical dependencies were ignored and integration broke down. QTAM changes that. It gets everyone aligned fast, defines scope clearly, and produces deliverables that guide execution — cutting waste, avoiding delays, and driving better outcomes. 👉 Start here — https://qtam.morin.io/  ( 5 min )

Google’s Pixel 10 lineup has officially landed—think flagship power wrapped in that classic Pixel vibe, plus a neat magnetic twist for accessories that MKBHD can’t stop raving about. Alongside the standard Pixel 10, you’ve got the souped-up Pro and the jaw-dropping Fold variant ready to flex their camera and performance chops. Want in on a deal? Bundle a Prism 2.0 and Ghost case for 42% off with code MKBHD at dbrand, and grab your Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or 10 Pro XL via the shared links. If you’re feeling extra, check out MKBHD merch or jam to Jordyn Edmonds’ intro track—socials and all the deets live in the vid description! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

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Building fast, responsive React applications goes beyond writing functional code but also includes ensuring it performs optimally. Users expect pages to load instantly, scroll smoothly, and respond without lag, no matter how complex the app becomes. However, as React apps grow, bundle sizes increase, components re-render unnecessarily, and heavy lists slow down performance. The good news is that React provides multiple powerful optimization techniques that keep apps snappy while maintaining clean, modern code. The first step toward faster apps starts before the browser even runs your code: the size of the bundle itself. If your JavaScript bundle is bloated, performance issues appear before your app has a chance to load. That's where bundle optimization comes in. When you run a build, too…  ( 10 min )

Absolute Zero - What is Contextual Prompting? Let's ground ourselves. At its core, Contextual Prompting is the practice of providing an AI system with comprehensive background information, situational details, and relevant parameters before you even make your specific request. It's the difference between asking "Write an email" and giving your LLM a meticulously crafted brief that details the target audience, brand voice, campaign objectives, industry context, and desired outcomes. Modern LLMs, despite their intelligence, lack the inherent implicit knowledge and contextual awareness that humans take for granted. When I tell my colleague, "Summarize that meeting," they instantly know: Which meeting Who the summary is for What level of detail is needed Why they're summarizing it …based on …  ( 9 min )

Database nima? Database (ma’lumotlar bazasi) — bu ma’lumotlarni saqlash, boshqarish va qayta ishlash uchun joy. Masalan, telefoningizdagi kontaktlar ro‘yxati ham kichik ma’lumotlar bazasi. Internet-do‘kon saytida esa foydalanuvchilar, buyurtmalar, mahsulotlar — hammasi ma’lumotlar bazasida saqlanadi. 👉 Demak, database = katta elektron daftar. RDBMS nima? RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) — bu relatsion ma’lumotlar bazasi boshqaruv tizimi. Relatsion degani = ma’lumotlar jadval (table) ko‘rinishida saqlanadi. Har bir jadvalda qator (row) va ustun (column) bo‘ladi. Id Name Age 1 Ali 20 2 Dilnoz 22 RDBMS misollari: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle. Jadval ko‘rinishida (rows, columns) saqlanadi. Qattiq struktura (schema) bo‘ladi. Kuchli JOIN va transaction qo‘llab-quvvatlaydi. Misollar: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL. NoSQL Jadval emas, balki hujjat, kalit-qiymat, grafik kabi formatlarda saqlaydi. Qattiq schema yo‘q → moslashuvchan. Juda katta hajmdagi ma’lumotlarda (Big Data) yaxshi ishlaydi. Misollar: MongoDB (document), Redis (key-value). 👉 Esda qolarli: SQL = an’anaviy daftar (qatordan-ustunlardan iborat) NoSQL = shaxsiy daftar (kim qanday yozsa, shunday turadi) Xususiyat SQL (RDBMS) NoSQL Ma’lumot formati Jadval (rows va columns) Hujjat, kalit-qiymat, grafik, columnar Schema Qattiq (oldindan belgilangan) Moslashuvchan (schema-less) Moslik Murakkab JOIN va transaction’lar Katta hajm, tezkor va kengayuvchan Kengayish Vertical scaling (serverni kuchaytirish) Horizontal scaling (ko‘p server qo‘shish) Qo‘llanish sohasi An’anaviy ilovalar, moliya, ERP, CRM Big Data, real-time analytics, IoT Misollar SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, Neo4j  ( 5 min )

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The Composite Pattern belongs to the Structural category of design patterns. treat individual objects and groups of objects uniformly, by organizing them into a tree like hierarchy. Think about a Company Org Chart. An Employee can be a individual contributor. A Manager is also an employee, but they can have multiple employees reporting to them. Now, when their details are needed in order to distribute festive coupons, you don’t want different logic for developers and managers. You would just want to call the same method, and the right thing should happen. This is exactly what the Composite Pattern does in code. It lets you work with single objects (referred as leaves) and collections of objects (referred as composites) through a common interface. Suppose you are building a file explorer ap…  ( 7 min )

Hi everyone 👋 I’m a full-stack web developer exploring WebAR with react-three-fiber (R3F) and would love some advice. My first project is to create an info wall for an exhibition, where users can hover over images to see more information. Later, I’d like to expand into more WebAR projects using the same tech stack, possibly integrating a headless CMS. From my research, the AR frameworks that seem best suited for my use case are: MindAR: seems solid for image tracking and works well with web apps. But it's not easy to integrate it into R3F. XR engines: ZappAR and 8th Wall – powerful, but expensive and I’d like to stay independent. Other options: AR.js: seems outdated and largely replaced by MindAR. react-three/xr: looks great for VR/HMD (Quest, etc.), but not focused on image tracking. My goal is to combine R3F with an image-tracking AR solution. I tried react-three-mind, but it didn’t work well for my project and is quite slow. I tried to integrate MindAR by myself but It's quite tricky, so I wanted to ask if there is a better solution? 👉 Has anyone here successfully built a React + R3F + AR app with image tracking or other ideas? Any pointers on tutorials, boilerplates, or best practices for React-based WebAR applications would be hugely appreciated 🙏😊 Thanks in advance!  ( 5 min )

Decoding the Secrets of Your Machine Learning Model: Confusion Matrices, ROC Curves, and AUC Dev Patel ・ Aug 18 #machinelearning #python #datascience #ai  ( 5 min )

A very common CI/CD pattern for frontend apps is: build in CI and deploy to production automatically when the code reaches main. short and reliable GitHub Actions workflow that: downloads your project's configuration and variables from Vercel, builds the app in CI, and deploys the already built artifacts to production. In this article, we'll walk through it step by step and I'll give you some tips to help you understand what each line does. Every time there is a push to main, the following should be executed: Pull config from Vercel (includes production environment variables). Reproducible build in CI. Deploy that artifact (without rebuilding in Vercel). This will give you predictable deployments that are easy to audit and debug. name: Vercel PRO deployment on: push: branches: …  ( 7 min )

Most solo founders eventually hit the same wall: Sure, you can install Google Analytics or some other heavy library, but in my case, I didn’t want the weight, the complexity or the setup. I just wanted something lightweight drop a script tag on my landing page and instantly know: who visited where they came from and whether they converted. So I did the thing every indie hacker tells themselves they’ll never do, I rolled my own tracking script in vanilla JS. Spoiler: it worked, but I made a lot of mistakes along the way. Here are some dos and don’ts that would have saved me hours if I knew them earlier. The beauty of writing a vanilla JS tracking script is that you can keep it under a few kilobytes. No need for 100KB+ analytics libraries. A basic visitor tracking snippet only needs to: grab…  ( 7 min )

Automating the software delivery process is a cornerstone of modern DevOps. Today, I'm sharing my journey of building a complete CI/CD pipeline for a Python Flask application using Jenkins and Docker. This post will walk you through the stages, the code, and—most importantly—the real-world challenges I faced and solved, especially as a Windows user. If you've ever wanted to automate the process of building, testing, and deploying your Python apps, this one's for you! The objective was to create a Jenkins pipeline that automatically takes the Python source code from a Git repository and pushes a runnable Docker container to a registry. Here’s a look at the final pipeline structure in the Jenkins Blue Ocean view. It shows several failed attempts leading to a final, glorious success (Build #9…  ( 8 min )

eMark - PDF Signing Application 📝 Overview eMark is a robust, cross-platform desktop application for digitally signing PDF documents with support for multiple signing methods. It provides a user-friendly interface for secure document signing while maintaining the highest security standards. Multiple Signing Methods Windows Certificate Store integration PKCS#11/HSM support (multi-device support) PFX/PKCS#12 file support Cross-Platform Support Executable JAR works on Windows, macOS, and Linux Native installers available for: Windows (.exe) Linux Ubuntu/Debian (.deb) macOS installer coming soon 🚀 Consistent UI experience across platforms Advanced Security Support for hardware security modules (HSM) Timestamping support Password-protected PDF support LTV (Lightweight Tr…  ( 7 min )

Every journey begins with a spark of curiosity. Mine started when I was in 3rd standard—a time when computers weren’t in every household, and just owning one felt like a luxury. 🌱 The First Encounter One of my dad’s friends bought a computer for his son and invited us over to see it. I still remember walking into their home and staring at the glowing screen, watching videos and games run on it. To me, it felt like magic. In that moment, I thought: Out of pure excitement, I turned to my dad and said, “I want one too.” Within just a few days, a computer arrived at my home. This was 2015, and that moment changed the direction of my life. 🎮 Games, Studies, and First Lessons Like any kid, I started with games. But my dad constantly reminded me: Slowly, I balanced play with learning. Dad himse…  ( 7 min )

Understanding Spatial Data and Oracle Spatial Studio: A Developer's Guide What is Spatial Data? 🌍 Spatial data is all about location and spatial relationships. It's the foundation that helps us identify patterns, determine relationships, and understand correlations in our world through geographic context. Spatial data specifies real-world locations and encompasses various data sources: GPS coordinates - Precise latitude and longitude positions Addresses - Street addresses and postal locations Sensor readings - IoT devices and environmental sensors Commercial map data - Third-party mapping services Satellite imagery - High-resolution earth observation data Sensor-based models - LIDAR, radar, and other remote sensing technologies The four primary spatial data types include: P…  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Step-Back Prompting asks an LLM to abstract a problem (produce a higher-level question or list of principles) before solving it. That two-stage approach — abstraction → reasoning — often yields more reliable answers for multi-step, knowledge-intensive tasks. Use it selectively: it costs extra tokens and latency, so benchmark and combine with retrieval when necessary. LLM: a token-predicting neural model (GPT-family, Claude, etc.). Token: a chunk of text used by the model. Prompt: the input/instructions you give the model. Step-Back Prompting: generate a step-back question or principle list first, then use that as grounding for the final answer. Note: Be precise — many real-world failures come from ambiguous prompts. Step-Back reduces ambiguity by forcing a model to surface the rele…  ( 11 min )

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Sree Krishna Seelam, a visionary social entrepreneur, launched WeDidIT Foundation, a youth-centric non-profit based in Vijayawada, India. Despite starting with just seven volunteers operating from a residence within a containment zone, WeDidIT experienced explosive growth. This remarkable progress culminated in WeDidIT being honored with the Economic Times Award for Excellence in Social Entrepreneurship in 2021—a testament to its lasting impact . WeDidIT's ethos is deeply rooted in the belief that volunteering is not just an act of service but a path to personal transformation and leadership. During the pandemic lockdown, volunteers were encouraged to feed birds or animals at home, share photos on social media, and tag friends—creating a ripple effect of simple acts of kindness . Another notable initiative involved youth interviewing senior citizens (75+) in their circles, compiling responses and videos. These intergenerational exchanges fostered empathy, wisdom, and strengthened bonds between generations . Beyond localized projects, WeDidIT aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—addressing issues such as No Poverty, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, and Climate Action, among others . The foundation’s deeper mission is to cultivate volunteers into empathetic, purpose-driven leaders who carry the spirit of service beyond any single initiative . With the rallying cry, “To leave this planet a better place than it was before we arrived,” WeDidIT extends an open invitation to individuals of all walks of life—students, professionals, artists, and activists—to join a movement rooted not in perfection, but in shared humanity and purposeful action.  ( 6 min )

Frank, Senior Electronics Engineer, USA As a senior electronics engineer, I have witnessed firsthand the evolution of printed circuit boards (PCBs) from rigid substrates to increasingly flexible and adaptable forms. Flexible PCBs, or flex PCBs, represent a significant technological advancement that addresses the growing demands of modern electronics for compact, lightweight, and durable interconnections.  In this article, I aim to explore the materials, benefits, design considerations, and diverse applications of flexible PCBs, sharing insights from both research and practical use cases in the electronics industry. Flexible PCBs mainly use polyimide as the base material, renowned for its excellent thermal stability, mechanical flexibility, and electrical insulation properties.  The primar…  ( 7 min )

Adam Savage Goes Behind the Scenes at the NPS Conservation Lab Adam Savage drops in on the National Park Service’s museum conservation lab at Harpers Ferry, WV, where textile fellow Maeve O’Shea and objects fellow Daisy Greenwell walk him through the painstaking restoration of an 1860s flag. From unraveling its colorful (and mysterious) history to stabilizing fragile fibers, you’ll get a hands-on look at how the team preserves everything from textiles and paper to wood, metal, leather and even plastic artifacts from parks all over the U.S. Heads up: the lab’s lease was canceled (yes, by Doge!) and only just got a one-year extension, so its future hangs in the balance. If you want to help keep these preservation heroes in action, plan a park visit, drop a line to your representatives, or chip in via the National Park Conservation Association. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

🎓 College Database Management System – Oracle LiveSQL This project demonstrates how to design and query a simple College Database using Oracle SQL on LiveSQL Schema Design We define four tables: Faculty – stores teacher details. Students – student records with department, DOB, email & phone. Courses – subject details with credits (1–5 only). Enrollments – junction table mapping students ↔ courses with grades. CREATE TABLE Faculty ( CREATE TABLE Students ( CREATE TABLE Courses ( CREATE TABLE Enrollments ( ✅ Here we use PRIMARY KEY, UNIQUE, and CHECK constraints to ensure data integrity. Inserting Data We add sample students, courses, and enrollments. -- Students arjun@college.com', 9876543210); meera@college.com', 9876543211); rahul@college.com', 9876543212); -- Courses -- Enrollments Queries Now, let’s explore the data. a) String Functions & Aggregates 👉 Converts names to uppercase & shows email length. SELECT AVG(Credits) AS AvgCredits, (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM Students) AS TotalStudents 👉 Finds average course credits & total number of students. b) Joins 👉 Displays each student with their enrolled course and grade. c) Group By + Having ) AS StudentCount ) > 0; 👉 Shows number of students per department (only departments with students). Views CREATE OR REPLACE VIEW StudentCoursesView AS SELECT s.Name, c.CourseName, e.Grade FROM Students s JOIN Enrollments e ON s.StudentID = e.StudentID JOIN Courses c ON e.CourseID = c.CourseID; 👉 A view gives a reusable query showing student ↔ course ↔ grade. Stored Procedure CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE UpdateGrade( p_StudentID IN NUMBER, p_CourseID IN NUMBER, p_NewGrade IN CHAR ) AS BEGIN UPDATE Enrollments SET Grade = p_NewGrade WHERE StudentID = p_StudentID AND CourseID = p_CourseID; COMMIT; END; 👉 Procedure to update a student’s grade in a course easily. ✅ Conclusion This LiveSQL use case covers: A neat mini College Database Management System! 🚀  ( 6 min )

Venna – Wind Walker Freestyle | A COLORS ENCORE South London saxophonist-producer Venna hops back on the COLORS stage to drop an in-the-moment “Wind Walker” freestyle, building on the magnetic vibes of his earlier track “My Way.” Expect smooth, soulful sax lines over a stripped-back, high-contrast backdrop that lets every note shine. COLORSxSTUDIOS is all about putting fresh talent front and center—no frills, just raw artistry. Dive into the stream, catch their 24/7 livestream, or explore curated playlists to keep the groove rolling. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Barrington Levy Live on KEXP Barrington Levy tore it up in the KEXP studio on June 12, 2025, delivering four reggae classics—“A FI YUH,” “Too Experienced,” “Black Roses” and “Here I Come”—in an intimate live session. His signature vocals were locked tight with Jamey “Zebbie” DeKofsky on drums, Ray “Blunt” Myrie on bass, Steve Verhault on guitar and George Hughes Jr. on keys. Hosted by Mike Ramos and captured by cameras from Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks and Luke Knecht, the vibe was dialed in by audio engineer Kevin Suggs, guest mixer Fabian Cooke and mastering wiz Julian Martlew, then stitched together by editor Scott Holpainen. For more reggae goodness, cruise over to barringtonlevy.com or kexp.org—and don’t forget to join the channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Level up your social media game with carousel posts! This InDesign tutorial shows you how to break down event details or tell a story across multiple slides, keeping each frame clear, impactful, and scroll-stopping. You’ll learn doc setup, grid creation, cropping for Instagram’s feed, and how to work with type, images, color and structural elements to build a seamless multi-slide experience. What’s inside? Timestamps guide you from the initial setup (00:06:21) through styling (01:02:02) to exporting (01:03:29). Grab the downloadable project folder and PDF, then join the GDS Design School community on Discord for feedback, challenges, and extra inspo. Perfect for anyone who wants fast, fuss-free carousel posts ready to upload. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight at gamescom 2025 drops you into a pre-alpha mission where you switch between Batman and Commissioner Gordon, tackle quirky bear-themed puzzles and brawl through guards in classic brick-busting fashion. You’ll shut down a villain’s machine, dash across giant gaps, dodge rockets and chase after Red Hood—all wrapped up in a playful LEGO twist with an epic cinematic finale. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Grounded 2 Update Highlights In the upcoming Xbox @ gamescom 2025 showcase, Grounded 2 lets you and your friends shrink down for a backyard survival adventure—complete with a new ladybug mount and a massive tarantula boss named Axle. Scavenge resources to build epic bases, cruise the lawn in a rugged buggy, and team up or go it alone in this single- and multi-player bug-sized world. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Triangle Strategy’s PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launch trailer is here, flaunting its signature HD-2D art style and deep, turn-based tactical combat. Set on the war-torn continent of Norzelia, you’ll lead your heroes through moral dilemmas and epic battles as they struggle to bring hope to a world on the brink. Already available on Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, and PC (Steam), this Square Enix RPG now shines on next-gen consoles with sharper visuals and even more strategic depth. Ready your wits and your weapons—adventure awaits! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Implementing MCP on Edge Devices Om Shree ・ Aug 20 #programming #ai #machinelearning #discuss  ( 5 min )

My fellow contributor @ehuelsmann did the heavy lifting of yet another bug fix release of the Perl distribution: Workflow. GitHub perl-workflow release 2.06 The bugs was found by @ehuelsmann himself, as he uses Workflow in another application he is working on and as use and use-cases get expanded, bug sometimes appear, bugs that would go unnoticed if the code was not used and evaluated. That is why we cherish users and contributors and users who are also contributors, which is common in open source. @ehuelsmann is already hard a work on 2.07, more information as the release gets shipped to CPAN. Here follows the change log for the bug fix release. 2.06 2025-08-12 bug fix release, update not required Autorun triggered upon workflow creation invoking non-existent method, PR #258 Observers not notified of events triggered by autorun initial actions, issue #259 Remove duplicated POD section from YAML config module, PR #255 Missing 'autorun' value in 'completed' event, issue #257 Clarified documentation and release notes on event changes between 1.62 and 2.x, issue #257  ( 5 min )

Building effective AI products isn't just about having access to powerful language models—it's about implementing the right design patterns that bridge the gap between AI capabilities and user needs. Whether you're developing a coding assistant, content generator, or analytical tool, these seven patterns will help you create AI experiences that users actually want to use. The Restating pattern addresses one of the most common friction points in AI interactions: miscommunication. Instead of immediately executing a request, the AI explicitly states what it understood from the user's input. Why it works: LLMs excel at filling gaps and correcting imprecise human input by leveraging conversational context. By restating before acting, you eliminate confusion and prevent costly mistakes. Implemen…  ( 9 min )

If you’ve ever sat through a Sprint Planning that dragged on for hours, you know the pain. Teams get stuck in endless discussions, debates over estimates, or worse—planning the entire sprint down to the smallest detail. After facilitating 100+ Sprint Plannings as a Scrum Master, I’ve seen these mistakes over and over. And I’ve also found a few reliable ways to keep things on track. Sprint Planning isn’t about solving every problem before the sprint starts. It’s about answering three core questions: Why is this Sprint valuable? What can be done this Sprint? How will the chosen work get done? If you’re doing anything more than that, you’re probably wasting time. Here are the most common pitfalls I’ve seen: The backlog isn’t ready. The team wastes time trying to clarify vague …  ( 7 min )

Few foods have captured the hearts (and appetites) of people around the world quite like pepperoni. Known for its smoky, spicy, and savory flavor, pepperoni has become a staple ingredient in everything from pizzas to sandwiches, pastas, and party platters. Its bold taste and versatility make it a favorite for both casual meals and gourmet creations. Pepperoni traces its roots back to Italian-American cuisine, where it was crafted as a variation of traditional cured salamis. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most recognizable and widely used toppings in modern cooking—especially as the star of countless pizzas enjoyed worldwide. Unlike many other cured meats, pepperoni strikes a unique balance between heat and richness. Its seasoning blend, typically featuring paprika, garlic, and chili, gives it a distinctive flavor profile. This makes it not only delicious on its own, but also the perfect ingredient to complement cheese, bread, pasta, and even salads. While pizza may be its most famous use, pepperoni’s versatility stretches far beyond. It can be added to breakfast omelets, folded into sandwiches, tossed into pasta dishes, or paired with cheeses on a charcuterie board. Its ability to fit into so many different meals is part of what keeps it popular across cultures and generations. Pepperoni has earned its status as a timeless classic, offering a perfect mix of spice, flavor, and convenience. Whether you’re cooking a family dinner, preparing snacks for friends, or just craving a bold bite, pepperoni is always a winning choice.  ( 6 min )

Web engagement used to revolve around the click. Companies built entire growth strategies around search traffic, SEO rankings, and paid campaigns designed to drive user action. But that model is eroding quickly. AI-native browsers like Comet and ChatGPT are changing the rules. They go beyond summarizing information. They can pull answers, move through pages, and finish tasks before the user ever has to click a link. The fundamentals of digital interaction are being rewritten. Business leaders need to respond with systems that make sense in this new environment. Delegation is Replacing Discovery The shift is already underway. Where browsing was once a manual, tab-driven process, AI browsers now handle that workload. Comet, built by Perplexity, is the most advanced version on the market. …  ( 8 min )

Mixed Poll Types Demo (With text input) Which development practices do you follow? (Select all that apply) Rate your satisfaction with your current development tools 1 2 3 4 5 What's the biggest challenge you face in your development workflow? What is your primary development environment? Next → Thank you for completing the survey!  ( 8 min )

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Functions are the beating heart of JavaScript. They let us organize code, reuse logic, and build anything from small utilities to giant frameworks. But what really makes functions flexible are their parameters. These little guys decide how our functions receive input and how dynamic they can become. In this deep dive, we’ll explore everything about parameters and arguments in JavaScript. Buckle up, because by the end, you’ll be handling function parameters like a pro magician pulling endless tricks from a hat! Let’s clear the confusion first. Parameters are the names listed in the function definition. Arguments are the actual values you pass when you call the function. function greet(name) { // 'name' is a parameter console.log("Hello, " + name); } greet("Alice"); // "Alice" is an a…  ( 8 min )

I’m taking a gap year and my goal is to get a junior back-end position. I recently completed the CodeCademy Back-end Developer Course. To find out the standards for a back-end developer, I read stories and articles and what I commonly found were: Active GitHub profile (daily commits) Well-structured and documented programs (modular & uses Swagger Docs) Projects that are specific to my skill set (back-end would be APIs, server-side logic, databases, etc.) To implement this, I've planned out my year: Weekly mini-tasks to strengthen back-end skills Midyear project which compiles skills learned A capstone project Job prep for internships/junior position This is a fairly simple plan and I would love to hear input & feedback from the community about this plan. 👉 What other standards stuck with you that helped you get the job? Any stories, tips, or help is much appreciated.  ( 5 min )

In the previous lesson, we set up our Kotlin learning environment and completed our first program. This lesson will delve into the core of Kotlin's basic syntax—variables, data types, and operators. These form the foundation of any programming language, and mastering them will enable you to write functional code, laying the groundwork for learning concepts like functions and classes in subsequent lessons. Variables and constants are basic units for storing data. Kotlin makes a strict distinction between "mutability" and "immutability," which is an important difference from other languages like Python. In Kotlin, variables are declared using var and val, with the key difference being whether they can be reassigned: var (short for variable): Declares a mutable variable that can be reassign…  ( 14 min )

Link to room: https://tryhackme.com/room/boogeyman1 Uncover the secrets of the new emerging threat, the Boogeyman. In this room, you will be tasked to analyse the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) executed by a threat group, from obtaining initial access until achieving its objective. We want to open the email in Thunderbird Email that’s located in the Artefacts folder on the Desktop. We can now see some of the headers for email like the From header. Answer: agriffin@bpakcaging.xyz Looking at headers again we can see the To header. Answer: julianne.westcott@hotmail.com DKIM-Signature and List-Unsubscribe headers? We can either upload this .eml file to an email analyser or just look at the source ourselves. I did a quick CTRL-F to look for the DKIM-Signature and found this. W…  ( 12 min )

callback based - In callback based function we provide a callback function as an argument to a function like callbackBasedFn("Hello", (err, data) => {   if (err) {     throw new Error(err);   } else {     console.log(`data : ${data}😉`);   } }); Inside the callback we are getting err or data depending on the result of callbackBasedFn() callbackBasedFn can have internal implementation like below - function callbackBasedFn(data, cb) {   setTimeout(() => {     if (data === "error") {       cb("Something went wrong 😵‍💫", null);     }     cb(null, data);   }, 1000); } In this function we are doing some async operation that will result in data or err. So if we want to process the output of callbackBasedFn() we have to do it in callback fun provided to callbackBasedFn() itself like below -…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR: Large Language Models are powerful probabilistic predictors, but single-pass outputs can be fragile. Use Chain-of-Thought (CoT) to force step-by-step reasoning, Self-Consistency to sample many reasoning paths and vote, and Universal Self-Consistency (USC) to extend that voting to free-form outputs by letting an LLM pick the best response. Practical snippets and action cards included. Alright, let's architect some robust AI. You've got complex problems, and I've got the blueprints for turning Large Language Models (LLMs) into reliable, consistent problem-solvers. We're going to start at the bedrock, defining every single component, then ascend through Chain-of-Thought, Self-Consistency, and finally, Universal Self-Consistency, anchoring each layer with actionable, runnable patterns y…  ( 13 min )

Most consultants now use AI for content and strategy, but few apply the clarity and structure that drive results. You’ve probably seen it already. AI-generated pitch decks, polished landing pages, and neatly packaged strategy docs. What used to take hours now takes minutes. And yet, most of it feels empty. When everyone has access to the same tools and the same frameworks, more content doesn’t help. It just raises the noise level. The real difference comes from who thinks more clearly and builds systems that resonate. “Good Enough” Is the Starting Line, Not the Finish Sure, generative AI can produce decent strategy docs, clean content, and research summaries that look impressive on the surface. But this is everywhere now. Polished content is just the baseline, not a differentiator. Amy Be…  ( 7 min )

The 2025.08.13 release brings a major milestone to DocWire SDK: full support for OpenAI's newly released GPT-5 family of models, including gpt_5, gpt_5_mini, and gpt_5_chat_latest. To reflect this evolution, gpt_5 is now the default model for all OpenAI-related operations in DocWire — giving developers direct access to state-of-the-art AI with no additional configuration. This version also brings minor but important code quality improvements and updated documentation. Full release notes: https://github.com/docwire/docwire/releases/tag/2025.08.13 Full integration of next-generation models: gpt_5, gpt_5_mini, gpt_5_nano, gpt_5_chat_latest Research-focused models: o3_deep_research, o4_mini_deep_research 2 · Default Model Upgraded All OpenAI operations now default to gpt_5, replacing previous versions. Modern libxml2 Compatibility Deprecated xmlGetGlobalState() removed from XML parser initialization. Better Error Handling Explicit exceptions now thrown for unknown or unsupported OpenAI models. Code Quality Upgrades explicit added to AI-related single-argument constructors in AnalyzeData, ExtractEntities, and Summarize elements to avoid implicit conversions. Updated README Reflects new default model and the complete list of available OpenAI models CLI and code examples now demonstrate how to choose non-default models GitHub: https://github.com/docwire/docwire Release: https://github.com/docwire/docwire/releases/tag/2025.08.13 We welcome feedback, examples, and issues as always. — The DocWire Team  ( 5 min )

In the previous round, we explored SIP Requests — the moves you make to start, manage, and end a SIP session. But what happens when your move lands? That’s where SIP Responses come in. Every request gets an answer. Some are good, some bad, and some just say, "Hold up, we’re thinking about it." This post will cover: Categories of SIP responses (1xx → 6xx). How to interpret them. Examples for quick understanding. A handy response code reference table. How unique identifiers (tags, Call-ID) tie requests and responses together. How SIP timers behave with responses. 🧩 SIP Response Categories SIP responses follow a status code system (like HTTP, but SIP-flavored). 1xx: Provisional Responses These don’t finish the transaction. They’re progress updates. Examples:…  ( 8 min )

The global food supply chain is vast and complex, stretching across multiple countries and involving countless stakeholders before products reach consumers. With rising concerns about contamination, fraud, and lack of transparency, food traceability has become more critical than ever. Blockchain technology is now transforming this process by ensuring accuracy, transparency, and trust throughout the supply chain. Since 2017, innovators have been advancing solutions based on blockchain and Verifiable Credentials to create secure and efficient systems for verifying data. When applied to food traceability, blockchain provides farmers, businesses, governments, and consumers with the confidence that food products are safe, authentic, and accurately documented. Food traceability is the ability to…  ( 8 min )

This will let other devices on your local network access your machine using a hostname like: http://archlinux.local:8080 instead of remembering the IP (192.168.x.x). sudo pacman -S avahi nss-mdns sudo systemctl enable --now avahi-daemon /etc/nsswitch.conf Open /etc/nsswitch.conf with your favorite editor: sudo nano /etc/nsswitch.conf Replace its contents with this (copy and paste): # Name Service Switch configuration file. # See nsswitch.conf(5) for details. passwd: files systemd group: files [SUCCESS=merge] systemd shadow: files systemd gshadow: files systemd publickey: files hosts: files mdns_minimal [NOTFOUND=return] resolve [!UNAVAIL=return] dns myhostname networks: files protocols: files services: files ethers: files rpc: files netgroup: files Save and exit. sudo systemctl restart systemd-resolved On your Arch machine, run: ping archlinux.local You should see it resolve to your LAN IP (e.g., 192.168.3.224). On another device (Linux/macOS/iOS), try opening: http://archlinux.local:8080  ( 5 min )

Design Carousel Social Media Posts in InDesign with this quick, hands-on tutorial. You’ll master document and grid setups, Instagram feed crop areas, structural elements, type, images, color work, permutations, style management, and seamless exporting—all geared toward crafting immersive, multi-slide brand stories that inform without overwhelming. Plus, snag the PDF and project assets via the featured links, then dive into the free GDS Design Community on Discord for feedback, challenges, and extra inspo. By the end, you’ll be cranking out scroll-stopping carousel posts like a pro! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Introduction Speed matters. For modern e-commerce stores, even a one-day delay in page load can reduce conversions. Beauty, Fashion, and lifestyle brands that go viral on social media can afford to have sluggish product pages. This is where Next.js paired with Shopify’s Storefront API comes into play — creating lightning-fast, SEO-friendly, and scalable product pages. As a Shopify Plus Agency, we have seen firsthand how Next.js supercharges storefronts by combining Shopify's robust backend with React-powered frontend flexibility. Let’s walk through how this integration works and why it’s the future of high-performance e-commerce. Next.js has quickly become the go-to framework for building blazing-fast websites. Static Site Generation (SSG) – Pre-render product pages at build time for sp…  ( 7 min )

The Blood of Dawnwalker is Rebel Wolves’ debut RPG—built by many ex-Witcher 3 devs—that blends Geralt-style open-world vibes with vampire lore and Slavic mythology. In an hour-long hands-off preview, GameSpot’s Lucy James got a taste of its moody atmosphere, slick combat teases, and charmingly dark world-building. Due in 2026, Dawnwalker promises to feel like the lovechild of Wild Hunt’s scope and fanged antiheroes, and Lucy’s already counting the days until she can sink her teeth into it herself. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The Blood of Dawnwalker drops you into a sprawling narrative sandbox where you play a half-vampire torn between two worlds. Expect to juggle mortal ties by day and dark cravings by night, with every choice pulling you deeper into thrilling moral and supernatural dilemmas. Early previews by Alessandro Fillari praise how it captures that sweet spot of role-playing freedom plus vampire vibes, making every decision feel alive—and deliciously dangerous. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl finally stalks onto PS5 and PS5 Pro in late 2025! GSC Game World is cranking up immersion with full DualSense support—haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and extra Pro-only tech tweaks for that next-level Zone vibe. After wow’ing PC and Xbox Series X|S players last November (IGN slapped on an 8/10), the survival FPS you love is gearing up for an even juicier next-gen drop. Keep your gas mask handy—2025’s gonna be intense. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

The VPS market is full of marketing claims — “premium,” “CPU-optimized,” “compute-optimized.” But what do you really get for your money? We wanted to find out. So we benchmarked 8 VPS types across 4 providers — AWS, Vultr, DigitalOcean, and Raff Technologies — all with the same baseline configuration: 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, AlmaLinux 9.6. The results were surprising: price had almost zero correlation with performance. In fact, the cheapest VPS — Raff Technologies at $20/month — scored higher than AWS’s $74 c7a.large. To make fair comparisons across providers, we created a simple metric: Performance Per Dollar (PPD). What’s included? CPU (single-core and multi-core) Memory bandwidth (read/write) Disk performance (sequential + IOPS) Network throughput & latency Stability (real-world …  ( 7 min )

Here are some practical Python tips and tricks that can make your code more efficient and elegant: F-strings for formatting - Use f-strings instead of .format() or % formatting: name, age = "Alice", 30 print(f"{name} is {age} years old") # Clean and readable Multiline strings with triple quotes - Great for SQL queries or documentation: query = """ SELECT name, email FROM users WHERE active = 1 """ List comprehensions - More concise than traditional loops: squares = [x**2 for x in range(10) if x % 2 == 0] # Even squares only Dictionary comprehensions: word_lengths = {word: len(word) for word in ["python", "java", "go"]} Use get() for safe dictionary access: user_age = user_data.get("age", 0) # Returns 0 if "age" key doesn't exist Chained comparisons: if 18 <= age <= 65: # Much cl…  ( 7 min )

The AI wave of 2023–2024 brought a flood of new startups — from generative AI apps to AI-powered SaaS platforms. In 2025, the hype hasn’t cooled down, but the harsh reality is clear: most of these startups will fail. But failure doesn’t mean AI is dead — it means only the resilient and truly valuable AI companies will survive. Let’s break down why so many AI startups are doomed in 2025 and what will separate the winners from the rest. Too Dependent on Foundation Models (No Moat) Many startups are just wrappers around OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini APIs. If your “AI startup” is simply calling GPT-4 or Claude with a fancy UI, you’re competing with 1,000 other clones. Example: Dozens of “AI résumé builders” launched in 2023, but LinkedIn and Canva added the feature natively, killing smaller …  ( 8 min )

In case you missed this in the last period, there are two new podcasts in #Ruby world: On Rails - a podcast produced by the Rails Foundation and hosted by Robby Russell 👇 https://onrails.buzzsprout.com Ruby Gems Podcast produced by Ruby Central and hosted by David Hill and Marty Haught https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509083 PS: Both of them are hosted https://www.buzzsprout.com/ - built also with Ruby on Rails  ( 5 min )

Why Your AI Chatbot is Dumb — And How to Fix It with AutoGPT Agents Let’s face it — most chatbots suck. You’ve interacted with them: they greet you politely, but when you ask them anything beyond their training doc, they crumble like discount cookies. What we have today is a sea of chatbots that pretend to be intelligent, but are essentially glorified FAQ search boxes. But what if your chatbot could reason, plan, and act? Welcome to the world of autonomous AI agents — your chatbot’s smarter, more ambitious cousin. In this deep-dive, we'll walk through how to build a simple yet powerful AI agent using Python that can learn, plan tasks, and do them using tools like AutoGPT concepts and langchain. This isn’t just theory — I’ll show you real code, real modules, and real-world use cases. Let’…  ( 8 min )

I just received my TimeSpin Cube/Dice! Hey, what is that? It's a dodecahedron, a 12-sided Dice. I put my task stickers on the sides, and now I'm ready to start tracking. It's really easy. Once you've installed the app and placed your stickers with tasks on the cube, you can start tracking right away. As a developer, managing my Excel records used to take days, but now I just turn the cube and it works perfectly. I recommend this gadget to anyone who needs to record project, development, and coaching work. Thank you, TimeSpin! More information can be found here: https://timespin.net/en/.  ( 5 min )

Hello everyone, does anyone have a good AI course or a recommendation for a teacher?  ( 5 min )

The childcare industry was valued at $60.4 billion in 2022 and continues to grow steadily. With more families where both parents work, the demand for flexible, reliable babysitting solutions has never been higher. Here are a few reasons why building a babysitter app makes sense today: Dual-income households are the norm. More parents are career-focused and willing to pay for flexible childcare options. On-demand services are booming. Just like food delivery or ride-hailing, parents want babysitters available on short notice. Trust through tech. AI matching, background checks, and secure payments make booking babysitters safer than ever. Sitters need visibility. Many caregivers only work part-time and need platforms to market their services easily. It’s more than babysitting. Pet sitting, tutoring, and even virtual babysitting are growing side-markets. Platforms like Care.com and UrbanSitter have already proven the model, but there’s still space to innovate — whether that’s in niche services, better security, or improved user experience. 👉 We’ve put together a full guide on building a babysitter app, covering features, business models, and challenges. Read it here - How to make a babysitting website.  ( 5 min )

🟢 Opening With a Question Ever wondered how to build a sleek, accessible star rating component in Angular that users and screen readers will love? Whether you're designing a review system or collecting user feedback, a star rating component is a UI staple. But creating one that’s reusable, accessible, responsive, and powered by Angular’s latest features like Signals takes your development skills to the next level. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll learn: ✅ How to create a reusable Angular component with Signals 🏷️ Best practices for accessibility (ARIA roles, keyboard navigation) 💡 Styling tips to make your rating UI shine 📦 How to use the component across apps and modules 1. Project Setup (Angular 18 + Signals) Make sure you're on Angular 18+. If not, upgrade: ng update @angula…  ( 7 min )

Hello .NET folks 👋 We all use tons of amazing open‑source libraries every day. As a way of saying thank you to the community, I decided to build and share my own: 🚀 BusyBee — a lightweight, high‑performance background job processing library for .NET with built‑in OpenTelemetry support. When building .NET apps, we often need to: Run fire‑and‑forget jobs in the background Process queues of tasks efficiently Monitor and observe code execution in production BusyBee makes this simple, fast, and observable. 🐝💨 Super fast in‑memory queues built on .NET Channels ⚙️ Configurable: bounded/unbounded queues, overflow strategies, timeouts, parallelism 📊 Built‑in observability: OpenTelemetry metrics + tracing ready out of the box 🔌 ASP.NET Core DI integration 🛑 Cancellation & timeo…  ( 6 min )

Theoretical Foundations of Digital Transformation Evolution of Agent-Based Systems Strategic Role of Intelligent Agents in Organizations Integration with Digital Infrastructures Human-Machine Collaboration Ethical and Governance Dimensions Impact Across Sectors The Role of Advanced Development Paradigms Future Directions of AI Agent Research Conclusion The phenomenon of digital transformation is inseparable from the evolution of intelligent computational agents. Through their capacity for autonomy, collaboration, and adaptability, agents reconfigure the structures of organizations, the design of infrastructures, and the dynamics of human-machine collaboration. The theoretical, ethical, and practical implications of this evolution reveal that agents are not merely instruments of efficiency but fundamental participants in socio-technical ecosystems. The future of digital transformation will be defined by the capacity to harness intelligent agents responsibly, integrating them into systems in ways that align with human values and institutional objectives. By advancing design paradigms such as Agentic Ai Development, Ai App Development, and Ai Development, societies can ensure that the transformative potential of intelligent agents is realized in a manner that is equitable, sustainable, and innovative. The progression of computational agents thus symbolizes more than technological advancement. It represents a redefinition of the relationship between humans and digital systems, a relationship that will continue to shape the structures of economy, governance, and culture in the era of intelligent transformation.  ( 10 min )

Modern businesses need applications that are scalable, reliable, and secure. That’s where Microsoft Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) comes in. ARO is a fully managed service, jointly built and supported by Microsoft and Red Hat, that allows you to deploy and manage containerized applications without the headache of maintaining the underlying infrastructure. What is Azure Red Hat OpenShift? Azure Red Hat OpenShift brings together the best of two worlds: Red Hat OpenShift – the leading enterprise Kubernetes platform Microsoft Azure – a global cloud platform with unmatched security and scalability With ARO, you can: Run cloud-native apps without worrying about cluster management Get built-in CI/CD and developer tools from OpenShift Scale applications seamlessly using Azure resources Pay only for…  ( 6 min )

Title: Exploring Backend Development with Rust and Go: Insights from Web Developer Travis McCracken As a passionate web developer specializing in backend systems, I’ve spent years exploring the power and versatility of programming languages like Rust and Go. My name is Travis McCracken, and I love diving into efficient, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions that drive modern web applications. Over the years, I’ve experimented with various frameworks and projects, often drawing inspiration from innovative libraries and APIs built with these languages. Today, I want to share some thoughts on why Rust and Go have become my go-to choices for backend development, along with some insights into fake projects like 'fastjson-api' and 'rust-cache-server' that illustrate the power of these lan…  ( 7 min )

If you’re exploring automation and AI for your business or projects, chances are you’ve come across n8n and a new wave of specialized AI agent platforms like LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, and cloud-native services such as Lindy or SmythOS. But which tool is right for your needs: traditional workflow automation or autonomous, intelligent agents? Let’s break it down What is n8n? n8n is an open-source, fair-code automation platform. Its biggest strengths include: Visual workflow builder: Drag, drop, and connect over 400+ services (from email to databases to APIs) Powerful integrations: Huge node library lets you automate almost any SaaS or business system, self-host or cloud deploy Customizable and extendable: Developers can inject custom code, APIs, or AI models where needed However, out of…  ( 6 min )

Managing files and directories is one of the core tasks in Linux. But removing a directory can feel intimidating—especially if it contains important files or nested folders. One wrong command can delete more than you intended! That’s why understanding the proper ways to remove directories is essential for every Linux user, whether you’re a - beginner exploring the command line, a student learning system administration, or a professional refreshing your skills. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the methods to safely and efficiently remove directories in Linux, from empty folders to directories full of files. You’ll also learn tips to avoid mistakes, how to handle permissions, and advanced techniques for bulk deletion. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to clean up your Linux…  ( 8 min )

Nine months ago, I got laid off. During my brief spell looking for a job (before deciding to go indie), as I have always been, I wanted to do it in an organized manner. I used to rely on Airtable base for collecting all the job postings I found online, to then take notes and track activities and so on, but this time decided to look for a ready-made solution. Found some cool products but they are too expensive for my liking, costing between $20-40 a month! That is how the idea of HuntingPad was born and the core feature seemed simple: clip job posts with one click from anywhere in the browser! Spoiler of what I ended up achieving What I didn't expect was that this "simple" feature would lead me through a maze of technical decisions - from expensive webscraping APIs to LLM token optimizati…  ( 10 min )

Brahma-JS: Ultra-Low Latency JS Runtime Powered by Rust Rust is amazing for speed, safety, and stability—but let’s be real: most JS/TS devs don’t want to wrangle the borrow checker, strict type system, and ownership rules just to build web APIs. That’s why I built Brahma-JS — an ultra-low latency runtime written in Rust on top of Tokio + Hyper, but plug-and-play with Node, Deno, and Bun. All heavy lifting (req.body, headers, query parsing, etc.) runs in Rust. Works directly inside your existing JS ecosystem (Node, Deno, Bun). Fire-and-forget, fully sync-style architecture. Lets you write type-safe, memory-safe, blazing-fast HTTP routes with the simplicity of JS. npm i brahma-firelight const { useBrahma, startServer, redirect } = require("brahma-firelight"); useBrahma((req) => { if (req.path === "/hi") { return { headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" }, status: 200, body: JSON.stringify({ message: "Hello World from Brahma-JS!" }), }; } if (req.path === "/bye") { return redirect("https://example.com"); } return { status: 404, body: "Route not found", }; }); const port = process.env.PORT || 3000; const host = process.env.HOST || "0.0.0.0"; startServer(host, +port).then(() => { console.log(`🌀 Brahma-JS server running at http://${host}:${port}`); }); On a tiny AWS EC2 t2.micro, I hit: 33.2k req/s within 10s of load testing No proxy, no hacks — just raw Rust (Hyper + Tokio) under the hood Benchmarks August 2025 (That’s significantly faster than Express/Fastify on the same hardware.) 👉 GitHub: Shyam20001/rsjs Star ⭐ the repo if this excites you PRs welcome for early testers Drop issues with the features you’d want next Nobody needs to give up their ecosystem anymore. Write JS, run at Rust speed. ⚡  ( 6 min )

"Faces don’t lie — but landmarks sometimes do." Hey there! In this post, I’ll share my journey of building a Face Landmark Detection pipeline using OpenCV DNN and Facemark LBF. The system takes a raw video as input, detects faces, extracts 68 facial landmarks, smooths them across frames, and finally outputs: an annotated video with landmarks and bounding boxes an optional CSV file with landmark coordinates for every frame The idea was simple: "Take a face → get the points." But to make it robust, I had to mix deep learning detection with classical landmarking and add a touch of signal processing. The project is split into modular components: detector.py → Loads and runs the DNN-based face detector (SSD ResNet) landmarks.py → Drawing utilities for the 68-point facial structure helpers.py → …  ( 6 min )

Locaxion is an RTLS - Smart Factory solutions provider (Real-Time Location Systems). Locaxion enables manufacturers to extract continuous Location Intelligence from every asset and process on their plant floors. This real-time intelligence supercharges automated decision-making and predictive optimization, ensuring AI-readiness and operational resilience. For the past 15 years, our consultants have devised RTLS initiatives for global leaders such as Airbus, BMW, Daimler, John Deere, Philips, the US Military, and many more.  ( 5 min )

🔗 My Git Activity Story Repo: https://github.com/livesession/xyd 🗓️ Range: Dec 01, 2024 → Aug 19, 2025 • 262 days 🧑‍💻 Commits: 182 • Active days: 108 (41.2%) 🧾 Raw lines: ~13.8M (exact: 13,785,977) (+~7.3M (exact: 7,341,870) / -~6.4M (exact: 6,444,107)) 🏆 Spike #1: May 25, 2025 — ~4.0M (exact: 3,998,050) (JSON/YAML (any) 97.9% • Tests 99.8%) 🔥 Longest streak: 108 days • ⏰ Fav hours: 23:00 (75 commits), 22:00 (14 commits), 03:00 (10 commits) 🧼 Baseline (cleaned): excludes only the exact spike-causing tests/fixtures JSON/YAML; median 3,821/day, p90 46,572/day, avg 8,955.3 lines/commit 1) Daily activity (raw) 📈 Here’s every day’s line churn (adds + deletes). One day absolutely explodes — that’s our Spike #1. Figure 1. Daily line changes with a 7-day average. …  ( 7 min )

How AI Can Keep Documentation Alive There's an uncomfortable truth in our industry: project documentation is almost always outdated. And there are only two basic rules to avoid it: Write it. Keep it updated. We all stumble on the second one. In this post, I won't talk about how to write good documentation (that's an art on its own), but about how to force it to stay in sync with code—automatically. Documentation is both a blessing and a curse for every dev team. It's essential for maintainability and collaboration, but it's always one step behind the code. For years, as a Tech Lead, I tried everything: gamification, extra story points, strict PR reviews. Result? It never really stuck. I gave up. This chronic problem has now turned into a paradox. AI lets us generate and change code at insa…  ( 7 min )

🎯 Key Points (TL;DR) Performance Breakthrough: DeepSeek V3.1 achieves 71.6% pass rate in Aider programming tests, surpassing Claude Opus Cost Advantage: 68 times cheaper than Claude Opus, with total testing cost of only about $1 Architectural Innovation: 685B parameter hybrid reasoning model supporting 128k context length Open Source Commitment: Base model released on Hugging Face, driving open source AI development Practical Applications: Excellent performance in code generation, debugging, and refactoring, suitable for enterprise applications What is DeepSeek V3.1? Core Technical Specifications Analysis Performance Benchmark Results Competitive Comparison Analysis Real-world User Experience Cost-Benefit Analysis Developer Feedback Summary Usage Recommendations & Best Practices Frequ…  ( 9 min )

Week 3 — Shop & Product Detail pages Over the third week of building Treazurex I focused on the product-facing pages: the Shop page and the Product Details page. These are the two screens most users interact with, so getting layout, information hierarchy and interactions right was my main priority. What I did Built the Shop listing: product cards, basic filters, and the grid/list layout. Implemented the Product Details page: images, descriptions, price, and buy/add-to-wishlist actions. Fixed several small bugs that appeared while connecting the pages (routing edge-cases, broken links, and a couple of state bugs). What took the most time Design & polish. Making the pages look professional and feel cohesive took more time than the core functionality. I spent a fair amount of time exploring …  ( 7 min )

Barrington Levy Ignites the KEXP Studio Reggae powerhouse Barrington Levy brought the heat on June 12, 2025, laying down a scorching live rendition of “A FI YUH” at KEXP. Backed by Jamey “Zebbie” DeKofsky (drums), Ray “Blunt” Myrie (bass), Steve Verhault (guitar) and George Hughes Jr (keyboards), Levy’s vocals ruled the room. Host Mike Ramos kept the vibes flowing while Kevin Suggs and guest mixer Fabian Cooke nailed the audio, with Julian Martlew handling mastering. Cameras rolled courtesy of Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Leah Franks and Luke Knecht, all artfully edited by Scott Holpainen. Check out the full session at kexp.org or barringtonlevy.com. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

1. What is a Schema? In PostgreSQL, a schema is just a folder inside your database where you keep your tables, views, and other objects. You can even have the same table name in different schemas. It’s best to name it after your app so it’s easy to keep things organized. In our case, we’ll create a schema called school. Example in SQL: CREATE SCHEMA school; In DbSchema tool, you can create it following these steps: 1. Start a new schema from scratch in the "Welcome Screen". 2. Select the PostgreSQL database and name the project (model) as you wish. 3. Right-click in the database tree → Create → Schema → give it a name, like school, in our case. When you design visually a ER diagram: You see all the tables and how they connect Which columns are keys or have constraints You can drag to c…  ( 8 min )

Introduction When I first started exploring AWS, I quickly realized that reading docs and watching tutorials wasn't enough for me. I wanted to get my hands dirty with real projects. The problem was that most resources either covered concepts without context or jumped straight into production level setups without explaining the "why." After some searching, I came across a course called AWS Mastery: 26 AWS Cloud Projects for Engineers & Architect on Udemy by Pravin Mishra. What I love about this course is that it isn't just theory, it focuses on practical, project-based learning. So I've decided to take on a personal challenge of working through each project without looking at the solutions while documenting my process here in this little world of mine. This way, I can build confidence whi…  ( 10 min )

Starting something new is always exciting—and a bit daunting! As a developer with experience in React and FastAPI, I recently decided to dive into the world of databases by learning SQL using PostgreSQL. My main goal is to bridge the gap in my backend skills and better understand how databases power the applications we build. With its open-source nature, strong community, and powerful features, PostgreSQL is a natural fit for those looking to expand their backend capabilities. It’s widely used in both small projects and large-scale production systems, making the skills transferable and future-proof. So far, I’ve covered the fundamentals: Installing PostgreSQL on my machine and setting up my first database Learning and practicing essential SQL commands like: CREATE TABLE INSERT SELECT Wri…  ( 6 min )

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing mobile app development across the globe. According to Statista, by 2024, the global AI market size is expected to surpass $500 billion, with mobile apps being one of the primary industries adopting these technologies. In particular, the Android ecosystem, with its vast reach, is increasingly integrating AI and ML to enhance user experiences, improve functionality, and drive innovation. For Android app developers, AI and ML are no longer optional add-ons; they have become core components in creating smarter, more personalized, and more efficient applications. In this article, we explore how AI and ML are transforming Android app features, and how Android application development companies are leveraging these technolo…  ( 10 min )

If you work with multiple servers — some requiring .pem keypairs and others with password authentication — you know how quickly it becomes messy. Add in the fact that you might switch between Windows at home and macOS at work, and suddenly managing SSH connections can feel like juggling knives. In this article, I’ll show you how to organize your SSH access across both Windows and macOS using: OpenSSH (built-in on both OS) ~/.ssh/config (for managing profiles) Multiplexing (to speed up connections) tmux (to keep sessions alive even if your laptop disconnects) Let’s dive in 👇 macOS → Already installed, just open Terminal. Windows 10/11 → OpenSSH is included, but if missing: Settings → Apps → Optional Features → Add a Feature → OpenSSH Client Now you can run: ssh user@server-ip ~/.ss…  ( 7 min )

Large Language Models like GPT LLaMA, and Claude have seen a surge in popularity in the business world over the past few years. These advanced AI models process and produce text in ways that feel human, which makes them useful in a lot of business areas. Businesses are using LLM to automate customer support or to manage internal knowledge in a perfect way. But, when they rely on outdated LLM then they may face various issues like for more complex business demands, they may not give you proper results. That’s why, many businesses feel that they should update their LLMs to meet their business goals. When you make changes or adjust LLMs then it will affect their overall performance like how accurate they are, and how well they align with your business goals. But mistakes during the process c…  ( 9 min )

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If you run last-mile in an apartment-dense metro, you’ve lived the pain: missed first attempts, drivers circling for parking, and rescue routes blowing up OT. The fix isn’t just “better maps.” It’s the boring, vital plumbing inside a route optimization app, clean geocodes, precise apartment waypoints, and an ETA model that reflects reality at curbside, not on a highway. This post breaks down how those pieces fit, and what operators should ask vendors before the next peak. At the core is geocoding. It turns an address into a latitude/longitude the router can trust. The difference between rooftop and centroid placement is the difference between a first-attempt POD and a second attempt tomorrow. For single-family stops, a centroid might be “close enough.” For towers and gated complexes, it’s…  ( 8 min )

One thing I’ve learned while working with AI systems is that hallucinations are not just buzzwords. They’re real challenges that can break trust if not handled properly. Over time, I’ve found a few practical ways to minimize them: 🔹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀 🔹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 🔹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 🔹 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 At the end of the day, hallucinations can’t be fully eliminated, but with the right engineering approach, they can be managed to a point where AI becomes a reliable partner instead of a risky guesser. 👉 Curious to hear: what’s your go-to trick to catch or prevent hallucinations in AI? 👋 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂! Follow me for more content like this. I'm a Senior Software Engineer Helping Businesses Thrive. 🚀 📩 Open for backend projects, LLM integrations & product collaborations.  ( 6 min )

Hey 👋 This week we have a little something from the community that you can join in. Speed vs Polish, I would love you to join in and give us your thoughts on what your week has looked like. We have a tonne of great stuff in this weeks newsletter, the 2 lines of CSS to create a scroll spy is SO good. Have a good week Adam at Unicorn Club 🦄 Get the latest edition delivered straight to your inbox every week. By subscribing, you'll: Receive the newsletter earlier than everyone else. Access exclusive content not available to non-subscribers. Stay updated with the latest trends in design, coding, and innovation. Don't miss out! Click the link below to subscribe and be part of our growing community of front-end developers and UX/UI designers. 🔗 Subscribe Now - It's Free! Sponsored by 20i…  ( 8 min )

In Silicon Valley's echo chambers, artificial intelligence has supposedly conquered coding. GitHub Copilot autocompletes your functions, ChatGPT debugs your algorithms, and Claude writes entire applications from scratch. Yet beneath the marketing fanfare and venture capital euphoria lies an uncomfortable truth: human programmers remain irreplaceable. While AI coding assistants excel at mundane tasks and pattern matching, they fundamentally lack the creative problem-solving, contextual understanding, and architectural thinking that define exceptional software development. The statistics surrounding AI coding tools paint an impressive picture. Microsoft reported that GitHub Copilot users complete tasks 55% faster than their unassisted counterparts—a figure that has become the rallying cry fo…  ( 19 min )

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Most developers have seen this pattern before. At first, the team picks up tools like Zapier, Make, or HubSpot to move faster. They solve a few problems quickly, but then… everything gets messy. Data duplicated across CRMs, spreadsheets, and APIs. Integrations failing silently, forcing someone to “just fix it.” Compliance gaps that SaaS vendors won’t cover. Scaling limits where the workflow just can’t keep up. This is what we call the SaaS plateau. Off-the-shelf tools stop being accelerators and start becoming blockers. When you’re stuck patching integrations or debugging brittle APIs, it’s a signal. The problem isn’t you — it’s the architecture. A custom AI system changes the game: Single source of truth → no more wondering which system has the right data. Code-first integrations…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 I recently went through a classic "it works on my machine" scenario... except my machine was the Azure Cloud Shell, and it didn't work. Here’s a quick story of how I hit a Docker wall and used native Azure tools to successfully deploy my static fashion site to Azure Container Instances (ACI). Let's rewind. I was logged into the Azure Portal, staring at my resource group, ready to deploy my static site. My plan was simple: use the Azure Cloud Shell to run a quick docker build and docker push. I clicked that little >_ icon in the portal's header and got to work. Little did I know, I was about to hit a classic "gotcha" and find an even better solution. Here's how it went down. Spoiler: It involves az acr build and a triumphant fist pump. ✊ The Goal: Simple Static Site in th…  ( 8 min )

It’s 2025. Immunefi and HackenProof might serve Web3 clients, but for us — the developers — the flow is still Web2. We’re long overdue to fix this. It’s time for something we own. ⚡ Introducing: The Developers Protocol This is our protocol. Just proof, payout, and progress. We call it: A zk-native, on-chain bounty system built by devs, for devs. 🧠 Why This Matters The current systems still gate the most important part of the process: us. We have to ask to submit. We have to wait to get paid. We often get deplatformed or ignored — even after saving entire protocols. Meanwhile, proof-of-exploit sits on our disk, ready. We can build that. Today. 🔄 Our Great Irony: We Forgot Ourselves Here’s the real kicker: We’ve designed zk-voting. But we forgot to fix the most critical PoC of all: our own. This is our own unsolved exploit. 🔧 What It Looks Like ✅ Submit a proof (zk-SNARK, signed hash, or PoC artifact) This is: Proof-of-Exploit Proof-of-Impact Proof-of-Authorship Proof-of-Code 🧑‍💻 And We’re the Right People To Build It It shouldn’t take long: zk circuits — we’ve done harder Solidity vaults — minimal Submission CLI — weekend job Decentralized bounty registry — a few commits away We are not just the security layer. And it’s time we start acting like it. 📣 Call to Arms If you’re a dev, this is your bounty call. 💥 Solidity / zk-devs — comment below Let’s get this spec on GitHub. 🏁 One Last Reminder: We forgot to secure ourselves. 💬 Comments Section Suggestions (For DEV.to engagement prompts at the bottom) “Would you use this instead of HackenProof/Immunefi?” “What zk format should we use for the first verifier?” “What’s the biggest flaw we must defend against in v1?” This is the one we’ve been waiting for. Let’s make it real.  ( 6 min )

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with building a car classified script — something like a small-scale version of Autotrader or Cars.com, but with a focus on simplicity and adaptability. • Car Listings with Deep Filters • Backend: PHP + Codeignitor (for modularity) Search Speed on Large Data Filtering by make, model, location, and price killed performance after ~50k entries. Index tuning + caching helped, but I feel there’s a smarter approach. Image Uploads & Compression Car sellers love uploading 10+ high-res images. Handling auto-resize + CDN storage without killing speed was tricky. Dynamic Taxonomies Brands, Models, Variants, Years — keeping this flexible but not overly complex was harder than real estate listings. Payments for Featured Ads Simple integration with Stripe/PayPal works, but what’s the best way to keep it modular for regional gateways (PayU, Razorpay, etc.)? • How would you handle fast search + filtering at scale (Elasticsearch? Algolia? Something else?) I’m experimenting with a mobile app integration where listings update in real-time between the web + app. Also exploring a plugin system so small dealers can white-label their own version. Would love to hear from others who’ve tackled classified or marketplace apps: • What dev shortcuts saved you time? • What mistakes should I avoid scaling this?  ( 6 min )

If you’ve been building modern apps with React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue, chances are you’ve run into messy APIs, performance bottlenecks, or “too much data vs too little data” problems. That’s where Backend for Frontend (BFF) comes in. This article will explain what BFF is, why we need it, when to use it, real-world scenarios, common pitfalls, and examples — in the simplest way possible. Imagine you’re building an e-commerce app. Your mobile app needs a very compact API response (just product name, price, image). Your web app needs a detailed product view (reviews, specs, seller info). Your admin dashboard needs extra APIs (stock, margins, supplier details). If all of them talk directly to your core backend (say a bunch of microservices), you’ll end up with: Over-fetching data (getting mo…  ( 8 min )

Tổng quan Apiframe cung cấp các REST endpoint rõ ràng để điều khiển Midjourney AI từ ứng dụng của bạn. Quy trình chuẩn là: gửi tác vụ (Imagine, Vary, Upscale, Pan, Zoom) → nhận task_id → Fetch để lấy trạng thái/kết quả hoặc nhận Webhook nếu đã khai báo. Endpoint Imagine hỗ trợ mode = fast hoặc turbo. Bạn sẽ học được gì trong bài này? Xác thực (Authentication) Imagine (tạo ảnh) Vary (Strong/Subtle) Upscale (Subtle/Creative) Pan & Zoom Lấy kết quả (Polling vs Webhook) Ví dụ workflow đầy đủ bằng JavaScript (axios) và Python (requests) Best practices (bảo mật, xử lý lỗi, hiệu năng) Mọi request cần header Authorization đặt bằng API key của bạn (không phải dạng Bearer ...). API key lấy từ Dashboard của Apiframe: https://app.apiframe.ai/dashboard/api-keys Lưu ý URL nền tảng Nhóm endpoint tạo/g…  ( 9 min )

Kinde's prodigious product manager, Oli @oliwolff1, has created a demo using Cursor to help him customise the user auth pages with his own styling. Out of the box, Kinde gives you a hosted authentication page for maximum security and minimum fuss. Everything for a straight forward and seamless auth experience is ready to go. For those of you who want to fully customise the auth pages, Kinde supports the ability to bring your own code and styles to the auth pages, which is known as custom UI. You can find more information about custom UI on Kinde's documentation site at Customize designs with code. Check out Oli's video. Re-create it yourself Everything done with Oli's demo can be found online publicly and can be done for free. Create a Kinde business One of our amazing engineers Peter has a video How to deploy a Kinde Next.js app with Vercel that would be a great place to start, which uses the Next.js app router starter kit. Custom UI template The template he used in the video demo can be found on Kinde's starter kits at custom-ui-splitscape. Sign in page Grab the image from the sign in page used in the demo. Or you want to live on the wild side, grab an image from another nice looking sign in page. Prompt used in Cursor And here's the prompt used in the video. Using the Kinde custom page template and [Kinde official docs](https://docs.kinde.com), I want to update the Kinde login page with the following details: - Use the attached image as inspiration for updating the login page - only show email field (no password field or social connections) - remove all logos Requirements: - Use Kinde's CSS custom properties system (--kinde-* variables) - All inline styles with nonce={getKindeNonce()} - Use valid hex color values for Kinde properties - Style only the appearance, not the functionality This quick video just goes to show how easy it is to setup your own look and feel to the authentication flow of your web app. Reach out the team at one of our support communities if you have any questions.  ( 6 min )

C# tilida delegatlar, eventlar va LINQ juda muhim tushunchalar bo‘lib, ular kodni moslashuvchan, toza va o‘qilishi oson qiladi. Ushbu maqolada quyidagilarni ko‘rib chiqamiz: Delegatlar nima va qanday ishlatiladi Eventlar yordamida hodisalarni kuzatish LINQ yordamida ma’lumotlarni qulay tarzda qayta ishlash 🔹 Delegatlar Delegat nima? Delegat — bu metodni o‘zida saqlaydigan tip xavfsiz pointer. Boshqacha qilib aytganda, metodni parametr sifatida uzatish imkonini beradi. Delegatlar yordamida kodimiz modulyar va moslashuvchan bo‘ladi. Misol: // Delegat e’lon qilish public delegate void MyDelegate(string message); class Program { // Bu metod delegat orqali chaqiriladi static void PrintMessage(string msg) { Console.WriteLine("Xabar: " + msg); } static void Main() { // Delegatga metodni tayinlash MyDelegate del = PrintMessage; // Delegat orqali metodni chaqirish del("Salom, delegatlar!"); } }  ( 5 min )

If you’ve ever troubleshooted a slow internet connection, you’ve probably typed: ping google.com and watched those little reply times scroll by. It feels like a digital knock on someone’s door: “Hello? Are you there?” But here’s the twist, unlike most network tools, ping doesn’t use any port at all. When we think of network communication, ports are everywhere. Websites? They use TCP port 80(HTTP) or 443 (HTTPS). SSH? That’s usually port 22. DNS lookups? UDP port 53. But ping is different. It doesn’t ride on TCP or UDP, where ports live. Instead, it uses a separate protocol: ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol). ICMP works one step lower in the networking stack — at the network layer (Layer 3) instead of the transport layer (Layer 4). And since ports only exist in Layer 4, ping never t…  ( 7 min )

AI scams in 2025 are evolving faster than most Americans realize. From deepfake impersonations to AI-generated phishing emails, scammers are using artificial intelligence to exploit U.S. users in ways that are harder to detect than ever before. In this post, we’ll break down 7 real AI scams targeting Americans in 2025 — and exactly how to avoid falling victim to them. ✅ In 2025, the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, voice clones, and synthetic media has given scammers new ways to bypass traditional cybersecurity defenses. U.S. consumers, especially seniors and remote workers, are top targets because of widespread digital activity and patchy regulation. Whether it’s an AI voice mimicking your family member or an email that looks like it came from your bank, the threat is real. Her…  ( 7 min )

The information revolution, often called the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," is actually humanity's third great information revolution after the invention of speech and writing. It unfolded through the work of brilliant thinkers like John von Neumann, who originally aimed only to automate calculation, but ultimately discovered an entirely new world. This technological transformation is not just about automating human labor, but about revolutionizing the processing and accessibility of information, fundamentally changing our lives, work, and relationships with each other. A paradigm shift in information technology is not just a technological leap, but a radical reinterpretation of mindset, social structures, and everyday life. The geniuses who brought about such breakthroughs did not just c…  ( 10 min )

The development of information technology in the 1990s was a dynamic period that fundamentally transformed our world. This decade saw the birth of innovations and technologies that laid the foundation for the digital age, opening up new dimensions in everyday life, the world of work, and entertainment alike. In the 1990s, the possibilities offered by computing suddenly expanded explosively as technological progress reshaped everyday life. This decade witnessed not only the rapid development of hardware and software but also the spectacular emergence of the information society, when computers were no longer just the privilege of experts but increasingly became an integral part of homes. The digital revolution rewrote business models, communication habits, and even infused our culture with t…  ( 9 min )

Are you someone who works shifts and has trouble sleeping? Shift work sleep disorder is a common problem for people who work unusual hours, and it can make it hard to get enough rest at night. When your work hours keep changing, it can mess up your body's natural rhythm for sleep, which can leave you feeling sleepy or anxious during the day. So, what can you do to help with this problem and get the rest you need? Here are some tips to help you manage shift work sleep disorder and improve your sleep: Even if your work hours change, make an effort to have the same bedtime and wake-up time each day. Aim for at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep. This helps your body's internal clock stay on track and improves your sleep. Keep your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet. Use blackout curtains, a white noise machine, or earplugs to block out any distractions that might keep you from sleeping. If you still have trouble falling or staying asleep, you might want to try some Natural Sleep Supplements. Look for ones that have ingredients like melatonin, valerian root, or magnesium, which can help your body get ready for sleep. Avoid drinking coffee or eating big meals close to bedtime. Limit time spent on screens before sleep, and try relaxing activities like meditation or deep breathing to help you feel more calm and ready for rest. If you've tried these steps and are still struggling with sleep, it might be a good idea to see a doctor or sleep specialist. They can give you more personalized advice or suggest other treatments that could help. By following these tips, you can better manage shift work sleep disorder and feel more rested. It's important to take care of your sleep because it affects your energy, mood, and overall health. Don't wait too long to take steps that can help you feel better.  ( 6 min )

Agile terminology is something almost every team member comes across—whether in daily stand-ups, planning sessions, or project updates. Words like sprint, backlog, and retrospective have become part of everyday conversations. But here’s the thing: Agile terminology doesn’t stay the same. Just like the way teams work changes, so does the language they use. In 2025 and heading into 2026, we’re starting to see new terms appear in Agile conversations. Some of them stem from the rise of AI in Project Management, while others result from the shift toward focusing on outcomes rather than just outputs. Agile is also spreading far beyond software, which means the way people talk about it in marketing, HR, and operations is shaping new expressions. This blog takes a closer look at which Agile termin…  ( 9 min )

Every developer has been there. You're staring at a 300-line function that somehow grew into a digital tumor over six months of "quick fixes." The code works, but it's unmaintainable. You know you need to refactor it, but the fear creeps in: what if you break something? What if the AI suggestion misses critical business logic? What if you lose control of your own codebase? I've found a way to use AI for refactoring that doesn't turn me into a passenger in my own code. It's not about blindly accepting AI suggestions or rejecting them entirely. It's about creating a partnership where I maintain architectural control while leveraging AI's pattern recognition abilities. Most developers approach AI refactoring like they're ordering from a drive-through menu. They paste their messy function into…  ( 9 min )

Have you ever wondered how a new app, website, or big tech upgrade goes from just an idea to something you can actually use? That’s what the IT project life cycle is all about. It’s like a roadmap that guides tech projects from start to finish, keeping things organized and on track. Imagine trying to bake a cake without a recipe – things could get messy fast! The IT project life cycle is the recipe for tech projects, breaking them into clear steps.  In this article, we’ll walk through the stages, phases, and real examples of how it works, plus the key people who make it happen. Whether you’re curious or working on a project yourself, you’ll see how this process turns ideas into reality without the chaos. IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing the execu…  ( 10 min )

If you’ve enjoyed our last couple of tips about CouchDB document design then you’ll appreciate a tip that helps you query CouchDB quickly. This advice is relevant for all query mechanisms in CouchDB: Views, Mango Queries, and even Search. All query mechanisms in CouchDB use design docs to define which fields to use when querying your document. We call this the query definition. They look different for each of the mechanisms, but their function is the same in each case. When changing the query definition of a design document, CouchDB will re-index all documents in your database before it can respond to any queries for them. If you have a lot of documents in your database, going through all documents for re-indexing can take a while, minutes, hours, sometimes days. During application develop…  ( 6 min )

Expose your wepapp with localtunnel Ever needed to show a local app to a teammate, a webhook, or a QA engineer who “doesn’t run things locally”? Enter localtunnel: the zero-config way to publish your localhost to the internet with a sharable URL. It’s like handing your app a passport and telling it to go see the world—safely, temporarily, and without DNS rituals. Below is a quick guide with a tiny Node.js + Express “Hello, world!” and how to expose it using the localtunnel library. localtunnel creates a secure tunnel from a public URL to a port on your machine. You run your app on, say, localhost:3000, and localtunnel gives you a URL like https://curly-pigs-play.loca.lt that forwards traffic to your local server. Perfect for: Testing webhooks from Stripe/GitHub/Twilio Sharing in-progress…  ( 6 min )

1. Core Development Roles Frontend Engineer: Builds user-facing interfaces and web apps (HTML, CSS, JS, React, Vue). Backend Engineer: Implements server-side logic, databases, and APIs (Python, Ruby, Java, Node.js, Go). Full-Stack Engineer: Handles both frontend and backend development. Mobile Engineer: Specializes in iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin/Java) app development. Desktop Software Engineer: Builds desktop applications (Windows, macOS, Linux). Embedded Systems Engineer: Programs devices at the hardware level (IoT, microcontrollers, firmware). 2. Infrastructure & Operations Roles DevOps Engineer: Bridges development and operations; manages CI/CD, deployments, and system reliability. Site Reliability Engineer (SRE): Focuses on uptime, scalability, and system monitoring. Production Engi…  ( 6 min )

Every company today depends on technology, from laptops and servers to the software tools that keep daily work running. Managing all these assets is the role of IT Asset Management (ITAM). To do it well, professionals need more than just experience. Employers want assurance that candidates understand standards, compliance, and cost control. That’s where IT Asset Management certifications make a difference. This article explores the certifications employers value most, why they matter, and how they can impact your career. Why Employers Value IT Asset Management Certifications For employers, certifications are more than just a line on a résumé. They are proof that a professional has taken the time to study recognized practices and can apply them in real workplace situations. Here are some …  ( 9 min )

JavaScript Fundamentals 🍝 wael.hajji ・ Aug 19 #webdev #programming #javascript #learning  ( 5 min )

Problems Solved: #125 Valid Palindrome #15 3Sum This continues my daily series (Day 5: String + Two Pointers + Sorting). Today is a special day 🎉 — I’ve officially hit my 5‑day streak of solving and documenting problems. My goal is to keep this streak going consistently and build strong problem‑solving momentum. Today’s focus was on two classic patterns: String cleaning + two‑pointer palindrome check (ignoring non‑alphanumeric characters). Sorting + two‑pointer pair search inside a triple loop for 3Sum. Practiced careful duplicate skipping logic to avoid redundant answers. Saw how the same two‑pointer pattern can apply to very different problem types (string vs. array sum). class Solution: def isPalindrome(self, s: str) -> bool: s = ''.join(c.lower() for c in s if c.isalnum…  ( 7 min )

From Art, To Development. Mahad Asif 15-year-old professional game dev from Pakistan. 5+ years experience, youngest dev at Quantum Solutions. Built AR/VR games, RentOut.pk platform & OpenDev AI system. I'm Mahad Asif, a 15-year-old living in Pakistan, professionally employed as a game developer full-time while continuously working on side projects and learning new technologies. While being primarily a developer, I maintain a strong sense of art and sophistication that influences my work. My journey began at age 9 when I created my first game on the Struckd 3D platform (now owned by Unity). From that spark of creativity, I've evolved into a multi-disciplinary professional with expertise spanning game development, web technologies, artificial intelligence, UI/UX design, and 3D modeling…  ( 17 min )

What Are STEM Courses? STEM represents the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics— core fields that play a crucial role in driving technological advancement and economic growth worldwide. Science includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, and Environmental Science. These fields are ideal for students interested in research, healthcare, genetics, climate change, and pharmaceuticals. Technology encompasses fields like Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity. As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, the demand for skilled technology professionals continues to grow globally. Engineering spans Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, and Robotics. Read more  ( 5 min )

Overview This guide describes the technical steps to offboard a user in OpenIAM. Offboarding ensures that user sessions are terminated, access to systems is revoked, and all actions are logged for compliance and audit purposes. Key objectives: Deactivate user accounts in OpenIAM and connected systems. Terminate any active user sessions. Remove access rights, roles, and entitlements. Record events in audit logs. Verify expected results and troubleshoot common issues. Input: User identity information (login ID, employee ID, email). Target system provisioning configuration. Business policies for deactivation and access revocation. Logging and monitoring configuration. Output: User account deactivated in OpenIAM. Active sessions terminated. Roles, groups, and entitlements remo…  ( 6 min )

“What got you here won’t get you there.” That saying holds true in software development more than anywhere else. Imagine this: You’ve built a solid back-end system that works perfectly for your startup’s first 1,000 users. Everything is smooth… until suddenly you hit 10,000 users, then 100,000. Suddenly, performance drops, errors multiply, and adding new features feels like trying to fix an airplane mid-flight. This is the story of countless developers and companies who start with a monolithic architecture—and eventually discover the need for something more flexible, more scalable, and more maintainable. Enter Microservices Architecture. What Are Microservices, Really? In simple terms, microservices break down an application into smaller, independent services that communicate with each oth…  ( 7 min )

Code is not just for machines — it’s for people. Future-you (or your teammates) will have to read, understand, and modify your code. That’s why clean code matters. It makes projects easier to maintain, scale, and debug. Here are 10 essential clean code principles to level up your development skills: Variables, functions, and classes should describe what they do. # Bad x = 10 def doStuff(): ... # Good max_retries = 10 def calculate_discount(): ... A function should do one thing, and do it well. Don’t scatter mysterious numbers/strings in code. Use constants instead: // Bad if (status === 404) { ... } // Good const NOT_FOUND = 404; if (status === NOT_FOUND) { ... } Use a consistent style guide. Python → Black / PEP8 JavaScript → Prettier / ESLint Formatting tools remove debates and keep code uniform. Why, Not What 💬 Your code should explain what is happening. Comments should explain why: # Bad i += 1 # increment i by 1 # Good i += 1 # move to the next index for processing If you copy-paste code, that’s a red flag. Extract it into a function or utility. Handle errors early and clearly. Don’t let issues hide deep in your program. Tests = clean code’s safety net. They ensure changes don’t break existing functionality. Avoid over-engineering. If your solution is complicated, ask: “Is there a simpler way?” Code ages. As requirements change, revisit and clean it up. Small, frequent refactors are better than giant rewrites. Clean code isn’t just about style — it’s about maintainability, readability, and professionalism. The cleaner your code, the easier it is for others (and your future self) to work with it. 💬 Which clean code principle do you struggle with the most? Or do you have your own golden rule? Share it in the comments 👇  ( 6 min )

(Automated) testing is probably one of the most overlooked technique in the programming world. Traditionally in the software development industry we had a clear separation between "programmers" or "coders" or "software engineers" on one hand and "qa people" or "testers" on the other hand. The latter would do the manual testing, the Quality Assurance of the product. Traditionally the company and thus the programmers relied on the QA people to find the bugs and to ensure high quality. This approach was never really good, but today it totally breaks down for a variety of reasons in a number of cases. While the application growth and has more and more complex feature the time and manpower allocated for manual QA stays constant or growth at a much slower pace. As the gap between complexity of t…  ( 7 min )

Monitoring emails in real-time is a common requirement for businesses. With Microsoft Graph API, you can automatically log email details, download attachments, and maintain daily logs. In this article, we’ll create a .NET Web API to handle email notifications. Microsoft Graph API provides access to Office 365 services like emails, calendars, and users. With this setup, we can: Subscribe to a user’s inbox Receive webhook notifications for new emails Log email details to a file in JSON format Download attachments automatically This is useful for automated email monitoring and reporting. Before starting, ensure you have: .NET 6/7/8 project Visual Studio or VS Code Office 365 account NuGet packages: Microsoft.Graph Azure.Identity Newtonsoft.Json 3.1 Register an Application in Azure i. Go to…  ( 7 min )

Running AI models in the browser used to be a pipe dream. Neural networks required powerful GPUs, gigabytes of memory, and server-side processing. But what if I told you we're now running a complete text-to-speech AI model entirely in your browser, with no server communication whatsoever? This is the technical story of how we built our Text to Speech tool using KittenTTS, ONNX Runtime, and WebAssembly—creating a privacy-first, unlimited AI voice synthesis system that runs completely client-side. The Technical Challenge Traditional text-to-speech systems rely on server-side processing for good reason: Model size: Neural TTS models can be hundreds of megabytes Computational complexity: Voice synthesis requires intensive matrix operations Memory usage: Audio generation consumes significant RA…  ( 11 min )

Introduction When you install software on Linux, you don’t always download it from a website like on Windows or macOS. Instead, Linux uses package managers. RPM and YUM. They work together but solve different problems. RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) is the low-level tool for handling software packages. A package is usually a .rpm file that contains the software and metadata about it (version, dependencies, etc.). RPM can install, remove, or query a package directly. rpm -ivh mypackage.rpm # installs a package rpm -e mypackage # removes a package ⚠️ Problem: RPM does not automatically resolve dependencies. If software A needs software B, you must install B yourself. YUM (Yellowdog Updater, Modified) is a higher-level tool that builds on RPM. It automatically resolves dependencie…  ( 6 min )

In the era of data-driven transformation, breaking down “data silos” is the cornerstone of every enterprise’s digital journey. As the next-generation high-performance, distributed, and massive-scale data integration framework, Apache SeaTunnel stands out with its powerful connector ecosystem that can “connect everything.” Today, we bring you the most complete list of Apache SeaTunnel Source connectors ever, showcasing the breadth and depth of its ecosystem. Whether you’re an architect, data engineer, or developer, this list is worth bookmarking! Apache SeaTunnel, with its highly pluggable architecture, can easily integrate with various data sources. Developers don’t need to worry about implementation details—simple configuration is enough to read and write massive datasets. Below, we categ…  ( 8 min )

雑多なメモの記録にdev.toを使うことにした 短文でもよさそう テック系以外も大丈夫そう 過去の投稿日にすることはできないようなので、本文に日付を入れた とりあえず地道に投稿してたがlimitに引っかかるようになったので、バッチでimportしたくなった devto-cliを試したが使いづらかった 自前で用意することにした https://github.com/suzulabo/devto-posts ChatGPTの出力を手直し 5秒のインターバル開けても3投稿くらいでFailed to post article: 429 Too Many Requestsのエラーになった 60秒開けたら最後までできた 今後は普通にWebコンソールから入力する  ( 5 min )

Hello again to all the people who are still here! For this week, on my 2nd game/mini project, I created the usual stuff, game.cpp, .h, main.cpp and added the ability to close the window with the toolbar and the escape button which I'll always think is a neat touch I also learned to create a player class! It was a bit complicated to integrate it but in the end I could get it to work and could see my player in the game window when I ran the app! I'm so excited for what's next, I hope I could get to do more though as I haven't been doing well these past a couple of weeks Anyhow, stay safe and see you all again soon! Maybe even sooner than you might think cause one week goes by really fast I'm always surprised.  ( 5 min )

When recording coding tutorials, I found myself spending more time editing out typing errors than teaching. So I built ChoreoTyper, a free utility that automates keystrokes from a text file into the active window. ✨ Use cases: Coding tutorials (no typos, repeatable scripts) Live demos (type pre-written commands/code) Reducing editing work for creators 🛠 Built in C#, works with .NET 10 preview. 📹 Short demo video Project Page Source code Would love feedback from other tutorial creators!  ( 5 min )

Make Your HTML Stand Out with These 11 HTML Tags you be might be missing out Muhammad Usman ・ Jan 17 #html #css #webdev #javascript  ( 5 min )

Introduction "The Art of Programming is the Art of Organizing Complexity" - Edsger Dijkstra I'm not a dogma guy, so don't expect me to talk about "ports and adapters" or "clean architecture" here. Instead, I want to share a mindset that has helped me and many others build better software. What follows is not just about software, but about how to think like a great developer. Let's picture the following: you hand a group of developers a huge pile of LEGO bricks and ask them to build a rocket. Some will sketch blueprints, carefully laying out every component before placing a single brick. Others will immediately start building, creating elaborate structures, only to watch them collapse under their own complexity. But a rare few - the best developers I've worked with - will do something dif…  ( 9 min )

Understanding the Core Technologies When building AI agents, you'll face a critical decision: should you use Model Context Protocol (MCP) or traditional APIs? This choice can dramatically impact your agent's capabilities, performance, and development timeline. MCP serves as a universal translator between AI systems and external services. It creates a natural language bridge that enables LLMs to independently discover and utilize tools based on the situation at hand. The key advantage? Autonomous discovery and usage without explicit programming. Meanwhile, traditional APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.) continue to serve as the foundation of software integration. When building with APIs, you're essentially pre-determining what your agent can do at design time through hard-coded calls or function i…  ( 12 min )

Web Components & Custom Elements: Building Reusable UI with Native Power Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, component-based architecture has emerged as a cornerstone for building complex and maintainable user interfaces. While frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js offer powerful component models, the web platform itself provides a native solution: Web Components. Web Components are a set of web platform APIs that allow developers to create reusable, encapsulated, and interoperable custom HTML elements. This article delves into the world of Web Components, focusing specifically on Custom Elements, one of the core specifications that enable their creation. We'll explore the prerequisites, advantages, disadvantages, features, and provide practical examples …  ( 9 min )

This article focuses on optimization. The previous article introduced a complete compilation script that successfully builds the WebAssembly version of GDAL. However, the compilation results are not suitable for production environments because: Excessive file sizes: Core wasm file (27MB), glue code (272KB), data file (11MB) Redundant glue code: Contains Node.js and bash environment code, impossible to tree-shake Debug info in production: Debug information is unnecessary in production environments File size is the most critical issue—total artifacts exceed 38MB, which is unacceptable for any web application. Additionally, the Makefile contains misconfigurations. Since emsdk silently ignores unsupported compilation options during build, these errors don't halt compilation. This article will…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone – I'm a dev who got hit hard by subscription fatigue. You know the feeling: every cool AI tool wants a monthly fee, and before you know it, you're juggling a dozen paid plans. I reached a point where I thought, there has to be a free, open-source way to do this stuff. Good news – there usually is! Open-source AI tools are not just about saving money; they give you control over your data, the ability to self-host, and often a whole community adding new features. In this post, I'll share seven open-source tools that have replaced big chunks of my paid stack. These tools boost productivity, automate tedious workflows, and just make life easier – all without the recurring bills. Manus is a powerful multi-agent AI tool, but it's proprietary and pricey: it charges $39 per month f…  ( 9 min )

Graphics programming in Linux during the 1990s was fragmented, with developers forced to choose between virtual consoles, svgalib, and the X Window System. Each subsystem came with its own interfaces, constraints, and quirks. This created challenges for developers who wanted to write applications that worked reliably across different environments. The General Graphics Interface (GGI) project was introduced to address these challenges by offering a more portable and secure approach to graphics handling. The project’s vision centered on portability through a flexible API that could reduce complexity for developers. By simplifying API integration across backends and platforms, GGI aimed to eliminate the need for redundant code in graphics applications while also making them easier to adapt an…  ( 7 min )

1. What is Algorithm Complexity? Algorithm = step-by-step procedure to solve a problem. Complexity = how much time or memory it needs as input size grows. We measure this using Big-O notation. 2. Why Big-O Notation? It describes the growth rate, not the exact time. Helps compare algorithms (fast vs slow) independent of hardware. Example: One algorithm takes 1 second for 1000 inputs, another takes 10 seconds — Big-O tells us how this scales when inputs grow to 1 million. 🔹 O(1) → Constant time Same time, no matter the input size. Example: access arr[5], simple formula like n(n+1)/2. 🔹 O(log n) → Logarithmic time Input size shrinks in half each step. Example: Binary Search in a sorted array. 🔹 O(n) → Linear time One loop over all n items. Example: Find the max element in an array. 🔹 O(n log n) → Linearithmic time Appears in efficient sorting algorithms. Example: Merge Sort, Quick Sort. 🔹 O(n²) → Quadratic time Double loop → compare all pairs. Example: Bubble Sort, checking all pairs in a matrix. 🔹 O(2ⁿ) → Exponential time Doubles work for each extra input. Example: Recursive Fibonacci, brute force subsets. 🔹 O(n!) → Factorial time Explodes very fast → all permutations. Example: Traveling Salesman (brute force). Formula: Already solved shortcut, runs in O(1). Example: Sum of first n numbers = n(n+1)/2. Algorithm: Step-by-step method to compute the answer. Example: Loop through numbers and add one by one = O(n). ✅ TL;DR: Big-O tells us how fast/slow an algorithm grows with input size. Formulas are direct (O(1)), algorithms can vary (O(n), O(n log n), etc). Choosing the right algorithm = huge performance difference in real-world apps. If you found this helpful, consider supporting my work at ☕ Buy Me a Coffee.  ( 6 min )

This document provides a step-by-step guide for porting and calibrating the TSC2007 resistive touchscreen controller on the Forlinx OKMX8MP-C development board running Linux kernel 5.4.70. Purpose: Help developers enable and configure the TSC2007 driver so that resistive touchscreens can work properly on the OKMX8MP platform. The TSC2007 is a low-power resistive touchscreen controller launched by Texas Instruments (TI). It adopts a 4-wire interface, integrates a 12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), and features an I²C communication interface, supporting a wide voltage range from 1.2V to 3.6V. https://www.forlinx.net/article_view_718.html  ( 5 min )

It’s not always a provider issue. In most cases, it comes down to how Linux allocates resources and how system tools report them. Here’s why: Memory: The kernel + firmware reserve a slice. Tools also report in MiB/GiB, not MB/GB. Disk: Some space goes to system partitions + unit conversions. In short: what you see is expected. Nothing “missing” - just Linux doing its thing. Full breakdown with examples is here: https://lnkd.in/ezSEyDKa  ( 5 min )

Overview This guide describes the technical steps to onboard a new Managed System into OpenIAM. Onboarding ensures that user accounts, groups, and entitlements in the target system (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP, HRMS, or application database) are synchronized with OpenIAM. Key objectives: Establish a secure connection to the target system. Define attribute mappings for users and groups. Apply validation and transformation rules. Test user creation and synchronization. Verify expected results and troubleshoot common issues. The audience is IAM administrators, system integrators, and support engineers. Steps to configure a managed system: Login as IAM Administrator in OpenIAM Web Console. Navigate to Administration → Provisioning → Managed Systems. Click New to create a managed system. …  ( 6 min )

The Excel Sheet That Broke Ankita Picture this scenario that's painfully common across Indian businesses: It's month-end. Ankita, CFO of a growing EdTech startup, stares at her screen showing 1,847 bank transactions. Her team needs to match each one to a student account. Some paid via NEFT with cryptic references like "FEES" or just their child's nickname. Others used IMPS with transaction IDs that don't match any invoice. "We're an education company," she tells her CEO during yet another late-night reconciliation session. "But I spend 60% of my time being a detective, matching payments to students." This hypothetical scenario plays out in thousands of Indian businesses daily. The irony? In an era of instant payments, businesses still reconcile like it's 1995. To understand the scale of …  ( 8 min )

Ensuring your environment is secure goes beyond just installing an antivirus security product on your servers. You need to think about protecting your storage, your apps, containers, databases, identity and much more… And you need to pick the right product to protect those workloads. In this article, we’ll explore how Defender for Storage works, its key features, pricing, and how to enable it within the Azure portal. Microsoft Defender for Storage is a cloud-native security solution that is designed to protect Azure Storage accounts from various threats. It provides threat detection by analysing data access patterns, scanning for malware and leveraging Microsoft’s threat intelligence. Defender for Storage supports Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Queues…  ( 7 min )

When people hear that I worked on distributed storage at Meta, they assume I must have taken the intensely technical path: writing C++ from day one, digging deep into operating systems, and building algorithms from scratch in college. JavaScript? Web development is one of the best places to start your career as a software engineer, even if your goal is to work on systems. I didn't fully understand memory models or system calls when I started programming. But I did understand one thing: I wanted to build something real. Even building a login form introduces you to concepts like authentication, state management, HTTP protocols, layered architecture, and interfacing with databases. These are not minor ideas - they're foundational. I promise, you'll be far better prepared than someone who tries to start at the deepest end of the pool and is overwhelmed by abstraction. Every complex system you admire has started somewhere small. Google started with a basic search box. Facebook started as a student directory. Even the most advanced distributed systems begin as simple requests, moving through a stack of layers, each doing its job. Start with web development. Not because it's easy. But because it's one of the most effective ways to learn how computers work, and how people use them. And if you stick with it, you'll be surprised at how far it takes you. I certainly was.  ( 8 min )

Background – How I Landed the Task When I first joined Ozone, one of my first assignments was migrating node services to Supervisord. Soon after that, my CTO dropped a bigger challenge on my plate—something more open-ended: "Why don't you build us a tool to validate the configs we generate?" Now, here’s the tricky part—each client has their own environment, which means their generated configuration files look different. Manually validating them is not very practical. What worked for one client would completely break for another. That’s when we needed custom tooling, tailored for this validation. And before we dive in—don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a deep dive into technical jargon. My goal here is to share the approach I took to build it, the thinking process, and a few lessons (and…  ( 7 min )

It feels so great when you buy a shirt, and while paying you find out another one is free. We all love free stuff, don’t we? Now, when you’re just starting to build your website, do you really want to pay for hosting before you’ve even earned a single dollar from it? I know even wealthy people like you wouldn’t say no to free hosting 😂. Luckily, there are several cloud platforms with free tiers. One of the best is Netlify. Netlify is a platform to build, deploy, and manage modern web apps—and yes, you can deploy your React app there without paying a dime. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to do it. Don’t worry, I won’t be customizing the React app—we’ll stick with the boring default landing page. Why? Because I’m lazy 😪. Steps: Open your workspace in Visual Studio Code. Open the terminal and create a new React App, using the command npx create-react-app app-name. Go to your app folder and run the command npm start. React's default landing page should show up at http://localhost:3000. Push your code to GitHub. Login to Netlify using Github account. Enter Signup Questions. From the List of Git providers select GitHub. Select and authorise Netlify to access your repository. Start deploying your React project. Below command is used to build your project Once your build is successful your website will be published. If you haven't given any name to your website Netlify will generate a random name. You can click on the link and open your website. You can change the name of your website by navigating to Project Configuration-> Change Project Name. Now click on your website link and share your website. Boom! Your React app is online. And you didn’t even have to touch a server, configure domains, or sell your kidney for hosting fees. Netlify did all the heavy lifting while you sat back lazy (respect ✌️).  ( 6 min )

Found a clean and minimal changelog template built with Next.js 15. It's great for quickly setting up a page to showcase product releases and updates. Key features: ✨ Visual timeline design 🌙 Automatic dark mode 🔄 MDX support for content 📱 Fully responsive ⚡️ Built with React Server Components The project structure is straightforward, using the App Router, and it's easy to add new entries. The tech stack includes Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 5 min )

Ever felt stuck when your HTTP Request node fails in n8n? You’re not alone. At first, working with external APIs in n8n feels like magic—until it doesn’t. Suddenly, your automation breaks, and the error message looks like a foreign language. Don’t worry. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to debug these issues in a clear, beginner-friendly way. Let’s turn those red error logs into green check marks. The HTTP Request node in n8n lets you talk to other services—like Slack, Airtable, or any public API. But it’s easy to trip up on common issues. Here are 3 of the most frequent mistakes, and what to do instead. The issue: You’re sending a GET request when the API expects a POST, or vice versa. How to fix it: Double-check the API docs. Confirm if the endpoint expects GET, POST, PUT, or DE…  ( 7 min )

An enumerated field has only several values. The format of filtering condition specified on an enumerated field (f) can be f =v1 or f=v2 or…, f !=v1 and f !=v2 and…, in or not in. The database compares f with n values. When the data table is large, there is a great number of comparisons, resulting in low performance. The larger the value of n, the lower the performance. If no comparisons are involved for performing the filtering operation, the performance will become much higher. esProc SPL offers alignment sequence mechanism to achieve that target. Take the orders table to look at how to use the alignment sequence. First, determine the range of values in an enumerated filed. customer_id field has a corresponding dimension table and its value range can be determined. Neither employee_id fi…  ( 8 min )

When you submit a PR, it includes a wrong previous commit. How to remove these commits? If you are developing on another branch, switch to that branch. If you are developing on main, you can skip this step. git checkout your-branch In Github, view the current PR and check how many commits it includes. Replace n in the following command with the number of commits and execute it (if you have synchronized the fork, there will be new commits in Github, but they will not be shown in VS Code, so the rebase result may be earlier than the first commit of the PR): git rebase -i HEAD~n In the command line, you will see something like the following text: pick 888a17a add pnpm setting in windows (#15) pick 472jkda add pnpm setting in windows pick 472bd9c add switch butoon pick 0369726 add dark theme change …… The commit with the Github PR number will be shown with a hash symbol and the PR number. For example, if I want to remove the second commit, I will change pick to drop. To force push the changes, use the following command: git push origin HEAD:your-branch --force This will force push the changes to Github, and the PR commits will be updated.  ( 5 min )

“One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” — Elbert Hubbard Global Scopes are Essential: They provide automatic tenant filtering at the model level, preventing data leakage even if developers forget manual filtering. Multiple Resolution Methods: Support subdomain, custom domain, and path-based tenant resolution for flexibility. Defense in Depth: Implement multiple security layers: model scopes, middleware validation, authorization policies, and database constraints. Performance Matters: Use proper indexing and tenant-aware caching strategies to handle scale effectively. Test Thoroughly: Comprehensive testing ensures that tenant isolation works correctly across all scenarios. Overview Multi-Tenancy Patterns Implementation Securi…  ( 9 min )

In 2025, the startup game is different. The tools, architectures, and processes that once gave early adopters a small advantage are now the deciding factors between leading the market or falling behind. Founders who embrace them can ship faster, scale smoother, and win funding more easily. Those who don’t risk slower launches, higher costs, and investor hesitation. Across B2B SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Energy, and tech-enabled services, the pressures are the same: teams are lean, capital is tight, and user expectations are higher than ever. McKinsey reports that early adopters of modern practices can double revenue growth. Gartner says AI-assisted coding and CI/CD can cut time-to-market by 55 percent. PwC finds automation and cloud-native approaches can reduce operational expenses by up to…  ( 7 min )

CSS can be frustrating, especially when your styles don’t show up the way you expect. You write the code, but colors, fonts, or layouts look off, and you’re left scratching your head. What went wrong? Most of the time, it’s because inheritance, specificity, and the cascade aren’t clear. Once you get these basics down, you’ll write cleaner, more predictable CSS and finally stop struggling with styling. In this post, you’ll learn how inheritance, specificity, and the cascade work together to decide which styles actually get applied, with easy examples and tips you can start using today. Before we get started, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter! Get the latest tips, tools, and resources to level up your web development skills delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe here! Now, let’…  ( 7 min )

Hello Fellow, Goal: Today’s goal is to create an API for sending (initially) whatsapp messages, but we are not doing it programmatically as usual. Since I am learning n8n basics, the idea is to use it. For this we are going through 4 steps: Preparation: Meta Developer Account and WhatsApp Setup Run an n8n Instance with Docker Build the WhatsApp Workflow in n8n Test Your WhatsApp API Go to Meta for Developers and create a Meta Developer Account. Create an App (type: Business) and go to WhatsApp → Getting Started. Getting started with WhatsApp api You’ll get: Temporary Access Token (valid 24h). Phone Number ID. WhatsApp Business Account ID. A test phone number is provided (sender). You must add recipient phone numbers manually for testing. Remember: you must generate a permanent token late…  ( 7 min )

API versioning is the method of managing different versions of an API over time. As APIs evolve, new features are added, existing structures are modified, or removed. This can cause applications that use the API to break. API versioning allows us to make these changes in a controlled way, ensuring that existing users can continue to work without being affected. Why is it Important? 🚀 Maintains backward compatibility 🚀 Allows new versions to be released without affecting users of older versions 🚀 Enables large changes to be rolled out step by step 🚀 Lets API consumers choose which version they want to use 🚀 Simplifies the development and maintenance process 🚀 Provides the ability to fix bugs or shortcomings in new versions ✅ In short, API versioning ensures that an API remains safe, compatible, and sustainable for both developers and users.  ( 5 min )

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EF Core has been my go-to ORM for many years because it significantly improves developer productivity. While Database-First allows rapid model generation from existing databases, and Code-First provides flexible schema migrations, both approaches can slow down development when manually configuring complex entities and relationships. Luckily, there is a more efficient and modern way: the Model-First approach. One of the best tools for implementing the Model-First approach is Entity Developer by Devart. It features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that lets you easily visualize and manage your data models, significantly reducing manual coding and errors. Today, I will show you how to rapidly design, generate, and synchronize your EF Core models for PostgreSQL databases using Entity Devel…  ( 13 min )

2025-05-08 申請用総合ソフトで行う アカウントは個人で OK(法人用は特にない) 登記申請書(法人等用)を使う 参考 https://www.touki-kyoutaku-online.moj.go.jp/toukinet/taiken/taiken_zeninjuunin.html https://houmukyoku.moj.go.jp/homu/shogyo_online03.html 法人番号で検索した住所のハイフンが外字扱いだったので、直接入力に切り替えて入力した 電話がかかってきて以下のような文言修正を要求された 添付ファイルに電子署名が必要 議事録の「第 2 号議案：代表理事の重任について」を「第 2 号議案：理事及び代表理事の重任について」 同様に「任期満了に伴い、鈴木健志を理事及び代表理事に再任することを決議した。」 「なお席上就任を承諾した。」の文言を追加。同意書なしのため必要らしい。 「役員に関する事項」 「資格」理事 「住所」広島県広島市xxxxxxx 「氏名」鈴木健志 「原因年月日」令和７年４月３０日重任 総合ソフトサポート 050-3786-5797 PDF の署名は「ツール」「PDF ファイルの署名」 電話が終了してしばらくすると「補正」ができるようになる。これを行うとデータがもう一つできるので、それを修正して送信する。  ( 5 min )

I’m excited to share my latest open-source project: ngxsmk-stripe, an Angular 17+ plugin that makes integrating Stripe payments simple, customizable, and future-proof. If you’ve ever tried to integrate Stripe into an Angular app, you know it can feel a bit overwhelming. I wanted a solution that was: ✅ Angular-first (built with standalone components) ✅ Future-proof (compatible with Angular 17+) ✅ Flexible (one-time payments + subscriptions) ✅ Customizable (SCSS theming + Stripe Appearance API) ✅ Developer-friendly (success/error event emitters) That’s how ngxsmk-stripe was born! 💳 One-time payments via Stripe PaymentElement 🔄 Subscription & recurring billing with SetupIntent 🎨 Theme customization using SCSS + Stripe Appearance API 🌍 Localization support (locale input) ⚡ Standalone Angul…  ( 6 min )

React 19 didn’t just polish Suspense — it turned it into one of the framework’s core superpowers. loading, streaming, and error handling in a way that makes your app feel faster and more reliable. In this guide, we’ll break down the new capabilities step-by-step, show you how they fit together, and give you patterns you can drop into real projects today. Here’s your roadmap. Table of Contents Setting the Stage: Why Suspense Matters More in React 19 A Quick Recap — Suspense in React 18 The Big Shift in React 19 Why This Matters Mental Model Suspense + Data Fetching Enter React 19’s use Hook Nested Boundaries for Multiple Async Calls Multiple Async Resources in One Component Why This Is a Big Deal Streaming Server Rendering (SSR) The Streaming Shift in React 19 How It Works With Suspense…  ( 14 min )

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project: https://www.npmjs.com/package/madge ": ["./app/"] } } command: madge ./app --ts-config ./tsconfig.json --json > dependencies.json content in dependencies will show the dependencies. however, the disappoint thing is no transitive dependencies (indirect dependencies) feature  ( 5 min )

Drop-in spinner for any Angular 17+ button (no CSS imports): ngxsmk-button-spinner Add a loading spinner to any existing with one attribute. No global stylesheet. SSR-safe. A11y-friendly. ngxsmk-button-spinner is a tiny Angular 17+ directive that overlays a spinner on your button during async work. ✅ Drop-in: [ngxsmkButtonSpinner]="loading" ✅ Two modes Inline (default): spinner appears after the text with a small gap Overlay (centered): [ngxsmkButtonSpinnerHideLabel]="true" ✅ Zero CSS imports — styles are injected once ✅ CSS variables theming (bind directly in the template) ✅ A11y: role="status", configurable aria-label ✅ SSR-safe 🧩 Install npm i ngxsmk-button-spinner Peer deps: @angular/core@>=17, @angular/common@>=17. // app.component…  ( 6 min )

I recently rebuild a nextjs app to increase the pagespeed scores from ~50 to 90 on mobile devices. I won't be able to disclose the website name/domain, however I will go over the choices I made to improve the score drastically. First and foremost, I made sure that every image/video asset is in webp. This was the most important aspect of increasing the page speed. Lazy load google analytics script Lazy load images after the website is loaded. Component I choices. I primarily used shadcn and manually built most of my components.  ( 5 min )

Theme manager for Oh My Posh that lets you browse, preview, install, activate, add custom and tweak themes directly inside your terminal. 💻 Fast and simple: runs from terminal. Simple interface. 🔍 Real-time Search: Filter local and remote theme repo ⚡ Fast Installation: Single or multiple theme download 🔄 Easy Theme Switching: Theme activation (Bash/Zsh/Fish) 🗂️ Dual Panel Interface: Local and remote theme management 🎯 Custom Repositories: Add themes from Git repository (json has to be in root) 🎨 Theme Customization: Built-in color editor 🎨 Basic Previews: Sample prompt structure with basic metadata (Name, Version, Source, Color variation) 🚀 Performance Optimized: Smart caching and modular architecture Before using this tool, you need: Oh My Posh installed - Visit ohmyposh.dev f…  ( 9 min )

The Netflix Approach for Agency Client Portals: How Transparency Increased Our Retention 47% Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Aug 20 #documentation #productivity #devops #discuss  ( 5 min )

Java interviews often include tricky questions—not to confuse you, but to test how deeply you understand the language. The good news? With the right analogies, even the toughest questions become easier to remember and explain. 🔹 Question 1: Can We Override a static Method? ❌ No, static methods cannot be overridden (they belong to the class, not the object). Analogy: 🔹 Question 2: Why is String Immutable in Java? Answer: For security, caching, and performance reasons. Analogy: 🔹 Question 3: What Happens If You Don’t Override hashCode() and equals()? If you put objects in a HashSet or HashMap, unexpected behavior occurs—duplicates may not be recognized. Analogy: 🔹 Question 4: Difference Between == and .equals() == → Checks reference (are they the same object in memory?). .equals() → Checks value/content. Analogy: 🔹 More Tricky Questions What’s the difference between final, finally, and finalize()? Can a constructor be abstract? How does class loading work in Java? 🔹 Full List of Tricky Questions with Analogies I’ve prepared a complete guide with real-world analogies that make tricky Java interview questions easy to master 👉 🔹 Final Thoughts Tricky questions aren’t about “catching you off guard.” They’re about checking if you can explain concepts clearly and logically. Next time you’re asked one, use a simple analogy—it’ll impress the interviewer far more than a textbook definition. ✍️ Originally published via AnalogyAndMe.com  ( 6 min )

Every website has a CMS. WordPress, Shopify, Contentful — platforms that make content management simple and instant. Why do apps lack the same content management flexibility as websites? Product managers, marketers, and even compliance teams often need quick updates: Change a banner for a flash sale Update legal disclaimers Fix onboarding text Roll out seasonal content None of these should require a rebuild. ResyncBase is filling this gap: Built for React Native apps Instant content updates Live previews on iOS & Android Version history & rollback The Benefit Beyond Speed? Empower non-developers to make changes Reduce developer distraction Keep users happy with bug-free, up-to-date content Just as websites couldn’t scale without CMS platforms, mobile apps can’t stay competitive with app store delays. Join the ResyncBase waitlist now at www.resyncbase.com  ( 5 min )

📘 Top 50 Java Interview Questions Every Developer Must Master Java remains one of the most popular programming languages in the world. From startups to FAANG companies, Java interview questions are a staple for backend, full-stack, and system design roles. If you’re preparing for your next job, here’s a curated list of essential Java questions you must know. 🔹 Core Java Questions What is the difference between JDK, JRE, and JVM? Explain OOP principles with examples. How does Garbage Collection work in Java? Difference between == and equals()? What are checked vs unchecked exceptions? 🔹 Advanced Java Questions How does Java memory model work (Heap, Stack, Metaspace)? What are functional interfaces in Java 8? Difference between HashMap, LinkedHashMap, and TreeMap? What are streams and lambda expressions? Explain multithreading vs concurrency. 🔹 Tricky Interview Questions Can we override a static method in Java? What happens if you put a custom object in a HashSet without overriding equals() and hashCode()? Difference between final, finally, and finalize()? Why is String immutable in Java? What is the diamond problem and how does Java solve it? 🔹 System Design & Real-World Questions How would you design a thread-safe Singleton in Java? Explain producer-consumer problem in Java. How would you build a high-concurrency system using ExecutorService? 🔹 Where to Find the Complete List I’ve compiled a detailed guide of the top 50 Java interview questions with clear answers and explanations here 👉 🔹 Final Thoughts Interviews aren’t just about writing code—they’re about how well you understand Java’s internals and can explain them clearly. Mastering these 50 questions will give you the confidence to tackle anything from entry-level coding rounds to senior-level system design interviews. ✍️ Originally published via AnalogyAndMe.com  ( 6 min )

Have you ever scrolled through Twitter/LinkedIn and seen indie hackers bragging about their SaaS hitting $10k MRR and thought: “That’s cool, but I’m not building the next Stripe. So why should I bother?” Here’s the thing: building even a tiny SaaS app — whether it makes $1 or $0 — can teach you skills that tutorials and side projects simply can’t. In this post, we’ll explore why developers should build mini SaaS projects, what you’ll learn, and how to get started (without burning out). Most dev projects are to-do apps or clones. Nothing wrong with that, but they usually stop at: CRUD operations Local testing Maybe a login screen A SaaS project forces you to think bigger, because you’ll need things like: Authentication & security → handling real user accounts Payments & sub…  ( 7 min )

🏗️ Java System Design With Code: Building Scalable Systems Made Simple When interviewers ask you system design questions in Java, they’re not just testing syntax—they want to know if you can think like an architect. But don’t worry: with the right patterns, examples, and mindset, system design in Java becomes much less intimidating. 🔹 Why System Design Matters Companies like Amazon, Google, and Netflix want developers who can design systems that scale. Writing code is one thing—but designing how components interact is the real test. Good design = performance, reliability, and maintainability. 🔹 Key Principles Scalability – Can the system handle 1 user… or 1 million? Fault Tolerance – If part of the system fails, does the rest keep running? Readability – Clean, modular code that others can understand. Extensibility – Easy to add new features later. 🔹 Example: Designing a Simple URL Shortener Imagine building a Java-based URL shortener (like Bitly). Requirement: Convert long URLs into short ones. Approach: Use Hashing or Base62 encoding for unique IDs. Store mapping in a database (MySQL/NoSQL). Implement caching (e.g., Redis) for faster reads. Java Code Snippet import java.util.HashMap; public class UrlShortener { http://short.ly/"; public String shorten(String longUrl) { String key = Integer.toHexString(longUrl.hashCode()); map.put(key, longUrl); return BASE + key; } public String expand(String shortUrl) { String key = shortUrl.replace(BASE, ""); return map.getOrDefault(key, "URL not found"); } } 🔹 Patterns to Know for Interviews Singleton → For global resources like DB connections. Factory → For object creation flexibility. Observer → For event-driven systems. Builder → For constructing complex objects step by step. 🔹 Full System Design Guide I’ve written a detailed breakdown of Java system design with examples and code snippets here 👉 🔹 Final Thoughts System design is where Java knowledge meets real-world application. ✍️ Originally published via AnalogyAndMe.com  ( 6 min )

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to trigger an event when a user's email is verified in a Filament application. While this is primarily a Laravel concept, Filament fully supports and integrates with Laravel's powerful event and listener system. You'll see how to apply this to Filament projects seamlessly. We’ll cover: Creating a listener for the email verification event, Triggering actions such as Stripe registration or newsletter subscription, Testing the event with Event::fake, Extending the logic to other events like user registration or login. By the end, you'll understand how to leverage Laravel's event system in your FilamentPHP apps for advanced user workflows. To set up your project for enabling email verification on panel, you can check the first step of this article. Verified …  ( 7 min )

Preparing for Java interviews can feel overwhelming. You study OOP, memory management, exceptions, multithreading… but when you sit in front of the interviewer, nerves kick in. The secret? 👉 Analogies. 🔹 OOP Concepts: The Restaurant Analogy Class → Think of it like a menu. It defines what’s available. Object → An actual dish you order from the menu. Inheritance → A specialty restaurant that takes a base menu and adds its own flavor. Polymorphism → The same “dish” name, but prepared differently (spicy, mild, vegan). 🔹 Garbage Collection: The Janitor Analogy Garbage Collection in Java is like a janitor in a library. Readers (your program) borrow books (objects). When no one needs a book anymore, the janitor quietly clears it away. You don’t control when it happens—but you trust it to keep the library clean. 🔹 Multithreading: The Airport Analogy Imagine an airport with multiple runways. Each plane is a thread. The air traffic controller (CPU scheduler) decides who takes off and when. More runways = more concurrency, but too many planes at once causes chaos. 🔹 Why Analogies Work in Interviews They show you truly understand the concept (not just memorized definitions). They make your answers stand out compared to robotic textbook replies. Interviewers love candidates who can explain complex topics simply. 🔹 Full List of Analogies I’ve compiled a detailed guide of Java interview questions explained with analogies here 👉 🔹 Final Thoughts Whether it’s OOP, threads, or garbage collection, analogies stick. ✍️ Originally published via AnalogyAndMe.com  ( 6 min )

After Day 9, let's secure and balance traffic. If not default, create VPC: Console > VPC > Create VPC > Resources: VPC and more. Subnets: Public for internet access. Create SG: Allow inbound TCP 3000 from anywhere (for testing). Attach to service. Create ALB: EC2 > Load Balancers > Create > ALB. Target group: IP targets, port 3000. In service creation/update, add load balancer. Test: ALB DNS name. Networked and load-balanced! What’s Next? In Day 11, we’ll scale ECS services.  ( 5 min )

When it comes to Java, few things spark more debate in developer interviews than “Which version do you prefer—Java 8 or Java 17?” Both are milestone releases, but their features, performance, and interview relevance differ in key ways. Let’s break it down. 🔹 Java 8 – The Old Reliable Released in 2014, Java 8 revolutionized coding style with: Lambdas & Streams → Functional programming in Java Optional Class → Handling nulls more gracefully Date & Time API (java.time) → Finally, a modern replacement for Date For many companies, Java 8 is still in production, so interviews often test candidates on these fundamentals. 🔹 Java 17 – The Modern Powerhouse Fast forward to 2021, and we get Java 17, a long-term support (LTS) release packed with improvements: Sealed Classes → Better inheritance control Pattern Matching → Cleaner and safer type checks Text Blocks → Simplified multi-line strings New Garbage Collectors → ZGC & G1 for performance boosts Security & Performance → Stronger out of the box 🔹 Which One Should You Learn? If you’re preparing for interviews → Master Java 8 + Java 17 differences. Interviewers love to test migration knowledge. If you’re working on modern projects → Go for Java 17. It’s faster, more secure, and future-proof. 🔹 Side-by-Side Quick View Feature Java 8 Java 17 Lambdas & Streams ✅ Introduced ✅ Still relevant 🔹 Read the Full Comparison I’ve written a detailed, interview-focused breakdown of Java 8 vs Java 17 here 👉 🔹 Final Thoughts Java 8 → Still important, especially in interviews. Java 17 → Future-ready, packed with features, and here to stay. If you’re serious about Java interviews or upgrading your skills, understanding both is non-negotiable. ✍️ Originally published via AnalogyAndMe.com  ( 6 min )

Initially I struggled to find the right approach to the problem. I used 3 pointers thought it would save the performance cases. But I was wrong there, this is a two pointer problem after sorting. Approach: for an index i, take j and k such that, arr[i] + arr[j] +arr[k] equals 0. Handle duplicates for i,j,k by comparing current to next index elements Try all combinations using while loop inside a for loop Time Complexity: O(nlogn) + O(n*m) where m is elements from next to last element. Space Complexity: O(n)  ( 5 min )

We've all seen the headlines. "AI Will Replace 300 Million Jobs!" "Developers Obsolete by 2030!" "The Robot Apocalypse is Here!" But here's the thing: after working with AI tools daily and watching this transformation unfold in real-time, I've realized we're asking the wrong question. Remember when calculators were going to make mathematicians obsolete? Or when IDEs would eliminate the need for programmers because "anyone could code"? Let's be honest about what current AI can and can't do: What AI excels at: Generating boilerplate code faster than you can type What AI struggles with: Understanding business context and stakeholder needs AI is incredibly powerful, but it's still a tool. A very sophisticated tool, but a tool nonetheless. Here's where it gets interesting. While AI won't replac…  ( 8 min )

The Scottish Highlands Golf Trip | NLU Pod, Ep 1058 Join Ru Macdonald as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Scotland’s Highlands, profiling must-play courses like Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Cabot Highlands and Brora. Whether you’re dreaming of rugged seaside links or hidden inland gems, this episode paints the perfect picture for planning your next fair-weather escape. Along the way, No Laying Up spotlights the Evans Scholars Foundation and gives a nod to their partners (shoutout to Rhoback and FanDuel), plus all the ways to stay plugged into the NLU community—from their bi-monthly newsletter to the Nest membership and social channels. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Join the Real-Time AI Agents Challenge powered by n8n and Bright Data: $5,000 in prizes across FIVE winners! Jess Lee for The DEV Team ・ Aug 13 #devchallenge #ai #webdev #n8nbrightdatachallenge  ( 5 min )

第3章：监督学习模型 学习目标 通过本章学习，您将能够： 理解量化投资中监督学习的基本原理 掌握传统机器学习模型在量化投资中的应用 熟悉深度学习模型的特点和使用方法 学会使用Qlib中的各种预训练模型 理解高级模型技术的原理和应用 LightGBM（Light Gradient Boosting Machine）是微软开发的一个高效的梯度提升框架，在量化投资中表现优异。 主要特点： 高效性：基于直方图算法，训练速度快 内存友好：内存占用低，支持大数据集 准确性：在多个基准测试中表现优秀 可解释性：提供特征重要性分析 1. 梯度提升决策树（GBDT） # GBDT基本原理 class GBDT: def __init__(self, n_estimators=100, learning_rate=0.1): self.n_estimators = n_estimators self.learning_rate = learning_rate self.trees = [] def fit(self, X, y): # 初始化预测值 predictions = np.zeros(len(y)) for i in range(self.n_estimators): # 计算残差 residuals = y - predictions # 训练决策树 tree = DecisionTreeRegressor(max_depth=6) tree.fit(X, residuals) # 更新预测值 …  ( 12 min )

> About Author SafeLine, an open-source Web Application Firewall built for real-world threats. While SafeLine focuses on HTTP-layer protection, our emergency response center monitors and responds to RCE and authentication vulnerabilities across the stack to help developers stay safe. Apache Solr, a popular open-source search platform, was recently reported to have a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability when running in cloud mode. Our team at Chaitin’s Emergency Response Lab analyzed this issue in detail, and here’s what you should know before jumping to conclusions. When Solr is configured in cloud mode, the Schema Designer feature can be abused by an attacker. By uploading a malicious schema configuration, an attacker could trick Solr into loading a crafted .jar file, potentially ach…  ( 6 min )

The Internet of Things (IoT) connects everyday devices such as sensors, smart appliances, wearables, and industrial machines to the internet, enabling seamless communication and automation. While this interconnectivity provides convenience, efficiency, and innovation, it also raises significant concerns about user data privacy. IoT devices constantly collect vast amounts of sensitive information, including health data, location details, personal habits, and even financial transactions. Unlike traditional systems, IoT devices often have limited computing power and security capabilities, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, the fragmented ecosystem of IoT where multiple vendors and platforms operate creates interoperability issues that can expose data during transmission. In many cases, users are unaware of how much data is collected, how long it is stored, and who has access to it. Weak encryption, inadequate authentication, and insufficient regulations further amplify the risks. A single compromised IoT device can act as a gateway, exposing entire networks to malicious intrusions. Thus, ensuring user data privacy in IoT requires stronger encryption standards, transparent policies, and secure-by-design approaches. Anyone seeking deeper knowledge in this domain can benefit from structured learning, for example through an IoT certification course.  ( 5 min )

Look, I'm just gonna say it - using Claude Code is amazing until you switch git branches. Then it's like your AI buddy just got amnesia. Picture this: You're deep in a feature branch, you've got your CLAUDE.md file dialed in with all the context about your payment integration. Claude knows about your Stripe webhooks, your database schema, that weird edge case with European VAT. Life is good. Then your PM pings you. Production bug. Critical. Drop everything. git stash git checkout main git checkout -b hotfix/critical-bug-fix You open Claude Code and... it's still talking about Stripe webhooks. Because your CLAUDE.md is from the other branch. FML. So you do what we all do: git checkout feature/payment-integration -- CLAUDE.md # wait no, that's not right git checkout main -- CLAUDE.md # shit…  ( 8 min )

Fecha Estelar 2: AWS Directory Services y Federation Dentro de la preparación para el AWS Certified Security -- Specialty, descubrí que un tema clave merece especial atención: la integración entre Active Directory (AD) y AWS, así como la federación de identidades. Por eso decidí estructurar un repaso práctico: comprender cómo se conectan los directorios corporativos con AWS sin necesidad de replicar identidades, y qué implicaciones tiene para habilitar un acceso seguro y centralizado a los recursos. Es básicamente el sistema de identidad y autenticación centralizado que usan una gran mayoría de empresas para gestionar usuarios, computadoras y recursos de red en un entorno Windows. Es el gran libro de contactos de la empresa o visto como un edificio el guardia de seguridad que te detiene …  ( 15 min )

Turn a mini PC into your personal Kubernetes development environment accessible from anywhere in the world! Introduction Developers today face a common dilemma: the need for a persistent Kubernetes environment without the high costs of cloud services or the battery drain of running containers locally. Kubernetes has become essential for orchestrating multiple services running in containers. However, cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP can be prohibitively expensive for personal projects or learning environments. Meanwhile, running Docker and Kubernetes on a development laptop quickly drains the battery, particularly when working remotely. This guide demonstrates how to build a Kubernetes cluster on a mini PC at home or in your office, creating a development environment ac…  ( 10 min )

The SP3232EEN is a robust RS-232 transceiver that bridges TTL/CMOS logic levels and RS-232 signals. With built-in charge pump technology, ±15kV ESD protection, and automatic power-down, it is widely used in embedded devices, industrial automation, and IoT hardware.  🔑 Key Features Operating Voltage: 3.0V – 5.5V Data Rate: Up to 1 Mbps Protection: ±15kV ESD on RS-232 pins Auto Power Saving: Automatic shutdown when idle Package: SOIC-16 for compact PCB designs ⚙️ How It Works The SP3232EEN internally includes: Charge Pump Circuit – generates ±10V levels from a single 3V–5V supply, eliminating the need for external dual supplies. Level Shifters – translate microcontroller UART signals (0–3.3V/5V) to RS-2…  ( 6 min )

"What if every time you push to GitHub, your website updated itself within minutes?" Welcome to the world of automated deployments! In this post, we’ll build a CI/CD pipeline that deploys a React app to Amazon S3 and serves it globally via CloudFront, all powered by GitHub Actions. Perfect for developers who want to move fast, stay lean, and look like pros. 😎 Build and host a React app on S3 Connect CloudFront for global delivery Use GitHub Actions to auto-deploy on every push Add cache invalidation so users always get the latest version Think of this like a pizza shop that bakes, boxes, and delivers your app every time you update the ingredients (code)! AWS account with access to S3, CloudFront, and IAM React project (Create with npx create-react-app my-app) GitHub repo with your React a…  ( 9 min )

If you have ever tested endpoints worked with APIs or uploaded files it is likely that someone advised you to "just use curl." However, what is curl exactly and why is it a tool that developers have on hand? Let's dissect it. "curl" is an acronym for "client URL." To move data to and from a server use this command-line utility tool. It's like the browser on your terminal, but with a lot more control. Fetch data from APIs Send POST requests Upload files and images Test authentication and headers Work with different protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP etc.) In short: if you want to talk to a server, curl is your friend. Cross-platform: Works on Linux, macOS and Windows Protocol-rich: Supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, SCP and more Powerful for testing: Great for debugging APIs without writing code…  ( 6 min )

Project: Unstructured to structured What this AI agent actually does? This self-improving AI agent takes messy documents (invoices, contracts, medical reports, whatever) and turns them into clean, structured data and CSV tables. But here's the kicker - it actually gets better at its job over time. Input: What you get as output: { "header": { "document_title": { "value": "Purchase Order", "normalized_value": "Purchase Order", "reason": "Top-right prominent heading reads 'Purchase Order' (visual title header).", "confidence": 0.95 }, "purchase_order_number": { "value": "PO000495", "normalized_value": "PO000495", "reason": "Label 'PO No: PO000495' printed near the header on the right; matched to schema synonyms 'PO No' / '…  ( 12 min )

Note: This is an English translation of the Japanese article at https://dev.classmethod.jp/articles/modern-data-stack-info-summary-20250820/ Hi, this is Sagara. As a consultant specializing in Modern Data Stack, I'm constantly exposed to the vast amount of information being shared in this space daily. Among the numerous updates, I've compiled the Modern Data Stack-related information that caught my attention over the past two weeks. Note: This article doesn't cover all the latest information about the mentioned products. It only includes information that I found interesting based on **my personal judgment and preferences.* Snowflake's new Snapshot feature is now in public preview. The key feature is that, similar to clones, it can replicate data with zero-copy, but with the Retention lock …  ( 8 min )

Earl itulah nama dari "Earl", Earl adalah sebutan bagi bahasa pemrograman yang lahir pada tahun 2025, dia memiliki spesifikasi khusus dibidang automasinya dalam alur kerja. Dia memang pandai dalam pengolahan data yang sudah di memorikan di dalam otaknya, untungnya CPU tidak kepananasan, hehe.. tidak. Nama Earl ini Saya terinspirasi dari sebutan bangsawan dalam garis keturunan bangsawan Inggris. Sebenarnya Saya ambil dari arti universal saja, raja menunjuk pangeran. Kok bisa diambil dari gelar bangsawan! Dari asal-usul ini Earl pantas disebut Earl. Masalah dan keinginan tumbuh Saya menciptakan Earl, Earl berawal dari "bayi"nya ia mulai tumbuh dengan: Membuat kode semua modul bahkan penggerak kode index.js menjadi CommonJS yang lebih stabil. Kode pemeriksaan lebih lanjut terhadap kerusakan, …  ( 7 min )

Welcome back everyone join me on another wonderful adventure in the clouds. Today we will be looking at how to scale a virtual machine using your Gallery in Azure. Sounds like a myth right? well it is not :). First of all, we will have to create a resource group as always and give it what ever name we like. Then create a virtual machine Select your resorce group, name virtual machine and select no infrastructure Select password and fill in the form, then select http attach Disk Now to network Now to Monitoring setting No need for extensions review and create Now to create a template image we can choose to either generalize or specialize the VM first, then capture it as an image Give your gallery a name and select specialized so no password is required to gain access to our system Select a sytem verion and the number of systems we want Now we deploy a Virtual Machine Scale Set from the image in our gallery Give your swcale a name and select flexible for easy upscaling We can see our gallery system Thats our system done and functioning great Thanks for tagging along, cheers!!!  ( 5 min )

第2章：数据层深度解析 学习目标 通过本章学习，您将能够： 理解Qlib数据框架的设计原理 掌握数据获取、清洗和预处理技术 熟悉Alpha158和Alpha360数据集 学会构建自定义数据集 掌握数据质量检查和优化方法 Qlib采用高效的数据存储格式，专门为量化投资场景优化设计。 存储层次结构： qlib_data/ ├── cn_data/ # 中国市场数据 │ ├── calendars/ # 交易日历 │ ├── features/ # 特征数据 │ ├── instruments/ # 股票列表 │ └── cache/ # 缓存数据 └── us_data/ # 美国市场数据 ├── calendars/ ├── features/ ├── instruments/ └── cache/ 1. 二进制存储 使用高效的二进制格式存储 支持快速读取和写入 减少存储空间占用 2. 列式存储 按特征列存储数据 便于向量化计算 支持高效的数据查询 3. 索引优化 时间索引优化 股票代码索引 支持快速数据定位 from qlib.data import D # 基础数据访问 data = D.features( instruments=['SH600000', 'SH600036'], # 股票代码 fields=['$close', '$volume', '$open'], # 字段 start_time='2020-01-01', # 开始时间 en…  ( 11 min )

第1章：量化投资与Qlib平台介绍 学习目标 通过本章学习，您将能够： 理解量化投资的基本概念和发展历程 掌握Qlib平台的整体架构设计 熟练搭建Qlib开发环境 了解量化投资的主要挑战和解决方案 量化投资（Quantitative Investment）是一种基于数学、统计学和计算机科学的方法来进行投资决策的投资策略。它通过建立数学模型来分析市场数据，识别投资机会，并自动执行交易决策。 核心特征： 数据驱动：基于大量历史数据和实时数据 模型化：使用数学模型来描述市场行为 自动化：通过算法自动执行交易决策 系统性：遵循预定义的规则和策略 第一阶段：传统量化投资（1970-2000） 1970年代：现代投资组合理论（MPT）诞生 1980年代：多因子模型兴起 1990年代：统计套利和配对交易 第二阶段：算法交易时代（2000-2010） 高频交易技术发展 市场微观结构研究 算法交易平台普及 第三阶段：AI驱动的量化投资（2010至今） 机器学习技术应用 深度学习模型引入 大数据和云计算支持 特征 传统投资 量化投资 决策方式 主观判断 客观模型 数据使用 有限数据 海量数据 执行速度 人工操作 自动化执行 情绪影响 容易受情绪影响 避免情绪干扰 可扩展性 有限 高度可扩展 一致性 因人而异 高度一致 1. 数据挑战 数据质量：市场数据存在噪声、缺失和错误 数据时效性：需要实时处理大量数据 数据维度：多维度数据整合困难 2. 模型挑战 过拟合风险：模型在历史数据表现好，但未来表现差 市场动态性：市场环境不断变化，模型需要适应 模型解释性：复杂模型难以解释决策逻辑 3. 执行挑战 交易成本：频繁交易产生高额成本 市场冲击：大额交易影响市场价格 流动性风险：某些资产流动性不足 1. 数据解决方案 数据清洗和预处理技术…  ( 7 min )

""" ADX趋势强度策略 基于ADX指标识别和跟随强趋势的策略 """ from freqtrade.strategy import IStrategy, IntParameter, DecimalParameter from pandas import DataFrame import talib.abstract as ta from technical import qtpylib import numpy as np import logging logger = logging.getLogger(__name__) class ADXTrendStrategy(IStrategy): """ ADX趋势强度策略 策略逻辑: 1. 使用ADX识别趋势强度 2. 使用DI+和DI-确定趋势方向 3. 当ADX上升且DI+>DI-时买入 4. 当ADX下降或DI->DI+时卖出 5. 结合其他指标过滤假信号 """ INTERFACE_VERSION = 3 # 基础配置 minimal_roi = { "0": 0.20, # 20%收益立即止盈 "60": 0.12, # 1小时后12%收益 "120": 0.08, # 2小时后8%收益 "240": 0.04, # 4小时后4%收益 "480": 0.02 # 8小时后2%收益 } stoploss = -0.06 # 6%止损 timeframe = '1h' # 1小时时间框架 # 策略控制 can_short = False …  ( 9 min )

🚀 Step 1: Create Your First Virtual Machine (VM) The journey begins with setting up a VM in the Azure Portal — think of it as building the foundation of your cloud house. 1. Sign in to Azure Portal Head over to portal.azure.com and sign in with your Azure account. 2. Launch a New VM Wizard In the left-hand menu, click Create a resource. Under Compute, select Virtual Machine. 3. Configure the Basics Here’s where you define the identity of your VM: Subscription – Choose the subscription under which resources will be billed. Resource group – Group related resources for easy management (create new or reuse). VM Name Region – Select a region close to your users for lower latency. Availability options – Choose redundancy level (e.g., single zone, availability zone). Image – Pick your oper…  ( 7 min )

Gut feelings are good. But data makes them stronger. As Project Managers, we often rely on our intuition to make quick calls. That’s important — but without data, intuition can feel like guesswork. Every decision we make affects the budget, the timeline, and the team. That’s why I lean on data; whether it’s through simple dashboards, risk logs, or performance metrics. With data, we don’t just manage projects… ✅ We start to see the patterns. At the end of the day, data doesn’t replace leadership — it makes us better leaders. 💡 I’m curious, how do you use data to support your project decisions? ProjectManagement #DataDrivenLeadership #BusinessIntelligence #PMO #Leadership  ( 5 min )

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Decoding the Mystery: Bias-Variance Trade-off in Machine Learning Imagine you're trying to hit a bullseye with darts. Sometimes you miss wildly (high variance), other times you consistently hit the same spot, but far from the center (high bias). The perfect throw lands consistently close to the bullseye – a balance between bias and variance. This analogy perfectly captures the essence of the bias-variance trade-off in machine learning. It's a fundamental concept that dictates the accuracy and generalizability of our models, and understanding it is crucial for building effective and reliable machine learning systems. In machine learning, the goal is to build models that accurately predict unseen data. However, models are prone to two types of errors: Bias: This refers to the error introdu…  ( 9 min )

Introduction: Why Memory Allocation Matters in Go Hey Gophers! If you’re building high-performance apps in Go—think microservices, API gateways, or real-time data pipelines—memory allocation can make or break your system. Frequent allocations of small objects (like structs for JSON parsing) can hammer your garbage collector (GC), while large objects (like buffers for file uploads) can spike memory usage and crash your app with out-of-memory (OOM) errors. Sound familiar? Imagine your app as a busy warehouse: small objects are like tiny packages cluttering shelves, causing fragmentation, while large objects are bulky crates eating up space. Go’s memory allocator, inspired by tcmalloc, is built for speed and concurrency, but without the right strategies, you’re leaving performance on the ta…  ( 14 min )

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A16z Crypto’s comments come weeks after Roman Storm was found guilty of charges linked to his mixing service Tornado Cash, which masks the origin and destination of crypto.

Bitcoin retraced to a low of $112,600 as retail panic selling resulted in the most bearish social sentiment since June, but analysts see a buying opportunity ahead.

Robinhood Derivatives has sued New Jersey and Nevada regulators to stop any potential regulatory action over its sports event contracts.

Search interest in “alt season” has dropped sharply, with one economist even questioning whether a search spike last week was genuine.

Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff, who predicted Bitcoin would likely hit $100 before $100,000, admits he was wrong about three things.

ALT5 Sigma has denied a report suggesting one of its executives was being investigated by the SEC for insider trading tied to the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial.

Saylor’s Strategy stock price taps its lowest point since April amid controversy over equity guidance changes and a broader downturn among Bitcoin treasury companies.

WazirX has been trying to get a restructuring plan through the Singapore High Court to start returning funds to users impacted by the $234 million hack in 2024.

Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision, Michelle Bowman, says the central bank should roll back its restrictions that ban staff from buying crypto.

Bitcoin’s drop below $113,000 reflects investors’ worries about the US economy, stock markets and crypto, but the volatility does not end BTC’s long-term bullish trend.

SoFi Technologies will leverage the Bitcoin network under a partnership with Lightspark to better compete in the $740 billion global remittance market.

Tic-Tac-Toe is a great project for beginners who want to learn how to build games. It’s simple to understand but gives you the chance to learn about game state, player turns, winning logic, and user input. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build ...  ( 8 min )

Deploying a Flutter web app can feel repetitive if you’re doing it manually every time. GitHub Actions automates this by continuously deploying your app to Firebase Hosting whenever you push code to your repository. This guide walks you through setti...  ( 6 min )

Over the last three months, life has had me juggling a lot – managing my marriage, taking care of family health issues, and overseeing new construction work at home. Somehow, I got through it all. But looking back, I realised something important: I c...  ( 23 min )

Ruby is a programming language designed with developer happiness in mind. Its elegant and intuitive syntax makes coding not only productive but also enjoyable. Ruby stands out with its powerful metaprogramming capabilities, allowing developers to tre...  ( 5 min )

Chatbots should do more than just chat. We just published a new course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you how to build a smart AI shopping assistant from the ground up. This comprehensive course, created by Ania Kubow, goes b...  ( 4 min )

Last month saw one of the earliest leaks of the Pixelsnap accessories, which are the Google equivalent of Apple’s MagSafe. Then came the whole rumour mill roller coaster of the Pixel 10 series having magnets built in or not. With the Made by Google event, we’re leaving all of that behind. The company has confirmed […] The post Google Pixelsnap Accessories Launch Alongside Pixel 10 Series appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 16 min )

The Made By Google 2025 event brings a selection of new products. While the Pixel 10 smartphones may be the stars of the show, not to be missed are the internet search giant’s new wearables. These include the Pixel Watch 4, as well as the Pixel Buds 2a. To start off, the Pixel Watch 4 […] The post Google Unveils Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a; Priced From RM649 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has officially been unveiled, along with the other Pixel 10 Series devices during today’s Made by Google event. The device is the search engine’s second foldable to-date, serving as the successor to last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Specs-wise, and like the other Pixel 10 Series devices, Google’s own […] The post Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Now Official; Starts From RM7,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has officially been unveiled, along with the other Pixel 10 Series devices during today’s Made by Google event. The device is the search engine’s second foldable to-date, serving as the successor to last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Specs-wise, and like the other Pixel 10 Series devices, Google’s own […] The post Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Now Official; Starts From RM7,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It’s no surprise that the Google Pixel 10 series will not only be launching, but also landing on our shores. But now that the phones have been revealed officially on the Made by Google stage, the internet search giant has also revealed some details of the devices locally. For now, we’re sticking to the base […] The post Google Pixel 10 Official In Malaysia From RM3,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Google, during its Made by Google launch event tonight, has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone line-up, which includes the two models highlighted in this article: the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. Both devices are powered by the new Tensor G5 chip, which is built in collaboration with DeepMind to unlock on-device […] The post Google Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL Officially Launched; Pre-Order Starts From RM4,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )

BYD Malaysia is debuting the facelifted BYD Seal in Malaysia on 22 August 2025. This announcement was made by the company on its social media platform. According to the Facebook post, the sedan will be available in BYD showrooms nationwide. However, there is not much information provided on the specifications of the model that will […] The post Facelifted BYD Seal Set To Debut In Malaysia On 22 August appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The Digital Ministry has announced that its MyGOV Malaysia mobile app is now available via open beta. It is said to be developed entirely in-house by the Malaysian government – or more specifically, by the National Digital Department (JDN). The ministry means for the app to be the national super app that ties together 34 […] The post First Look At The MyGOV Malaysia Super App Beta appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Blueshark Malaysia and its manufacturing partner EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) has announced that the local assembly of the SoloEra Solo 1C electric bike has begun at its Glenmarie facility in Shah Alam. The companies also announced that more than 6,000 registrations have been recorded for the vehicle in just a month of its RM599 pre-launch […] The post Soloera Solo 1C Begins Local Assembly In Glenmarie Facility appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Chinese brand Ayaneo, which is known for making gaming handhelds, has recently opened pre-orders for the Pocket DS. As the name suggests, the device is designed to replicate the design and functionality of the Nintendo DS. According to the company, the Pocket DS is the “world’s first dual screen Android handheld”. Specs-wise, the Pocket DS […] The post Ayaneo Opens Pre-Orders For Pocket DS Dual Screen Handheld appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Samsung Electronics officially launched its Micro RGB TV. The brand says that its new premium TV is the world’s first to feature a micro-scale RGB LED backlight, and built into a 115-inch display. Specifically, the Micro RGB technology is built on Samsung’s proprietary technology of the same name, with each individually controlled red, green, and […] The post Samsung Launches New Micro RGB LED Premium TV appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Yadea Malaysia expands its electric scooter line-up in Malaysia with the unveiling RS20, just after launching the Velax last week. The e-scooter was introduced in conjunction with the opening of the MForce SmartShop in Banting, which is also the 18th shop to be opened nationwide. The Yadea RS20 adopts a classic scooter design, measuring 1,820mm […] The post Yadea Launches RS20 E-Scooter In Malaysia For RM4,998 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

It looks like Apple won’t be releasing the M5 MacBook Pro anytime soon. Supposedly, the fruit company is delaying its launch to sometime in 2026, and its chassis will be the same as its predecessor. According to reliable Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, they predict that while the next generation M5 MacBook Pro will only launch […] The post M5 MacBook Pro To Launch Next Year, New Mac Minis This Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

AEON Bank has officially launched AEON Bank Biz, which is designed to offer shariah-compliant business banking solutions. For the time being, AEON bank is focused on bringing vendors, suppliers and business partners within its own ecosystem on board, as well as selected stakeholders. However, it plans on offering the services to more businesses in the […] The post AEON Bank Launches Shariah-Compliant AEON Bank Biz For Businesses appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

CelcomDigi has announced that its current CEO Idham Nawawi will be stepping down from his role once the month ends. The telco said in the announcement that he will be staying on as an Advisor to the Board until 30 November. This will mark a full three years since he has helmed the company since […] The post CelcomDigi CEO Idham Nawawi To Step Down; Albern Murty To Be Acting CEO appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Grab users in Malaysia were caught off guard earlier today when the platform’s e-hailing service displayed unusually high fares. Several users took to social media to share screenshots showing ride prices starting at over RM500, with some exceeding RM1,000—even for short trips. One user, @zheepzorp on X, revealed that their JustGrab ride from an apartment […] The post Grab Glitch Quoted Users As Much As RM1K For Rides Today appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Sony made the surprise announcement of its Inzone series of monitors, headphones and a pair of TWS buds. The company is adding more products into the range, now including a keybaord, a mouse, two mousepads, and IEMs. Once again, it’s doing all of this without its PlayStation gaming sub-brand, which is understandable considering the PC […] The post Sony Adds A Keyboard And Mouse To Its Inzone Line appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )

Zeekr has added another variant to its MPV line-up, known as the Zeekr 009 Executive. This means that the 009 MPV is now being offered in three variants, including the Luxury and Ultra Luxury. The automaker revealed that the executive variant will serve as the base model for its electric MPV. As you may recall, […] The post Zeekr 009 Executive MPV Launches; Priced At RM299,800 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Last week, HONOR announced that it will be launching two new products, which are this year’s refresh of the MagicBook Art 14, and the MagicPad 3. And as promised, the devices have officially made their local debut today. To start off, Magicbook Art 14 is a lightweight laptop known for its magnetically attached camera, which […] The post HONOR Launches MagicBook Art 14 2025, MagicPad 3; Priced From RM2,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

While NVIDIA is bundling Borderlands 4 with the purchase of select RTX 50 Series desktop and laptop GPUs, Intel is upping the ante and bundling a game with select product purchases. The game itself is none other than EA’s upcoming Battlefield 6. “As always, Intel Gamer Days is leading with a can’t miss gaming deal […] The post Intel To Give Away Free Copies Battlefield 6 With Select Core CPUs And ARC GPUs appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a written reply to Parliament, confirmed that the mechanism for rolling out the upcoming RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation is still being finalised. It noted that MyKad, e-wallets, and mobile applications from fuel companies are among the options being studied to deliver the aid. The response came after several Members […] The post MOF: MyKad, E-Wallets, Fuel Apps Considered For RON95 Subsidy Delivery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, its latest mid-range chipset for mobile devices. The new platform is promised to bring incremental upgrades over its predecessor, namely in performance, display and imaging. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 delivers a seven percent performance boost for both its Adreno GPU and Kryo […] The post Qualcomm Introduces New Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Chip appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

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